Marquetta Straits Biographical Sketch

Greetings! Marquetta Strait is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. In May 2014, she will be completing her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with a minor in English at Claflin University. She believes that empowering the minds of our youth is the calling on her life, and she will strive diligently to continue to improve the education system. Her career goals rest between (1) becoming a Director of Educational Technology that trains and evaluates educators on their implementation of technology and (2) becoming a lead teacher who trains other educators in using technology in the classroom. Through her experience at Purdue University, she will be able to study both options and decide which field is more advantageous to her. Marquetta can be described as one of the most determined, intelligent-minded students. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society, National Professional Development, Pi Lamda Theta, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society, National Society of Leadership and Success Saturday Academy, Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, and an alumni member of Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Since community involvement is very important to her, she has had lifetime membership in Girl Scouts for the past fifteen years. All of her organizations have helped enhance her socialization skills and her desire to improve society.

Having always had an interest in teaching and working with children, she has had much experience in working with a wide variety of youth, including English Language Learners, adolescents, and underrepresented students. As Marquetta continues her journey of reaching her career aspirations, she is increasing her experience daily by taking advantage of opportunities where she can grow and impart her future students with knowledge.