My name is Emily Steffl and I am majoring in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and a minor in Special Education. In May 2017, I will have a degree in both avenues of education. I was born and raised in New Ulm, Minnesota. I attended a private Catholic school that really helped me grow not only in my faith, but in the power of education. I knew from an early age that I wanted to be a teacher as I had excellent examples of the teacher I wanted to become. Using hard work and dedication to my students, I want to create a positive learning environment through creativity, passion, and connection.