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#ILLINOIS2019: Chelsey Baker
Chelsey can describe her experience at
#ILLINOIS and the College of Education in one word: unforgettable. ✨ “Every single professor, student, or faculty member I have met through the College of Education has had a lasting impact on me,” she said. “The College has been home the last four years. I’ve made incredible memories from studying abroad in France with other education majors, to late nights studying with cohort friends in the College basement.”
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As a Special Education major, Chelsey said she pursued education because she is passionate about advocacy and working with students.
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“As a teacher, I feel as though I am in a unique position to impact lives. I was motivated to enter this field by some of my own experiences growing up as a student, as well as my mother who served as a model disability advocate.”
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Chelsey said her favorite person in the College is “hands down” Laurie Andrews. Laurie supported her through every step of the LBS1 program an...