Hey Prof. McNair my name is Natalie Marie Perez I am 19 years of age. My birthday is 12/27/1989, would have to be the best birthday ever its two days after Christmas! I was born and raised in Hialeah and a proud Cuban American. I work for the City of Hialeah in the CL&P program. CL&P stands for Creative Learning and Play, which is an after school program. I was recently given a promotion as a counselor in less than a year. This summer I was given the privilege to work with kids that have disabilities. What an experience I learned a great deal from them and the teachers that were specialized in that field. Everyday at work I learn something new and given the opportunity to learn more. I come from a big family which consist of thirty six family members, that just being immediate family. I have two younger sisters who are my best friends and my world. Within my family there are five teachers, you can say it runs in the family. I'm majoring in Special Education. I think it's such a beautiful field and one that's filled with special people with special talents. My family had a lot to do with me choosing this field. When I was little my family was part of the MDA, which is the Muscular Dystrophy Association. In this association we will hold camps, parties, picnics, and special events. We shared some special moments with them. For me, becoming a teacher it's not all about the money, it's something that will make me wake up everyday with a smile. This is a profession that grows on you. The reason I say that is because what keeps you motivated and going, is knowing the fact that you are making a difference everyday in the lives of your students.