Who am I?

By: Jena Taylor

My Family

• I was born in Peoria, Illinois on January 7, 1985 and have lived there ever since.

• I have two older sisters, Andrea and Natalie, and one younger

brother, Cameron.

School Years

• I attended two years of Pre-School at Little Bo Peep and Jack & Jill.

• I then went on to St. Philomena’s Catholic Grade school in kindergarten, and graduated from there in 1999.

• I went to high school at Peoria Notre Dame Catholic High School and graduated there in 2003.

My Grade School Years

• I took dance and gymnastics from the age of five and continued throughout grade school.

• I loved to play with all of my friends in the neighborhood, before I moved in 2nd grade.

• I played soccer, basketball, volleyball, and ran track in junior high.

High School

• I was a member of the

cheerleading squad and was captain my senior year. • I was also a member of the

French Club, Honors Society, Student Ambassadors, Liturgy Club, and an Office Runner.

My Girls

• I have three best friends from home and we all went to different colleges.

• We always have fun weekends at the lake house over

the summer and breaks. It’s our little reunion and time to catch up!

The College Decision

• I applied to 5 different colleges and decided Eastern was the one.

• My dad and mom, and oldest sister Andrea all attended Eastern also.

• It was the perfect distance, close enough, but yet far enough away.

• I moved in on August 19, 2003 and started a new chapter in my life.

Alpha Gamma Delta

• On November 11, 2003, I became a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity.

• Joining Alpha Gam was one of the best decisions I made. I have made some wonderful friendships and great memories.

Freshman Year

• I lived in Andrews Hall on the 8th floor.

• My roommate was a random named Lauren and we became great friends.

• I also grew very close with some of the other girls on my floor.

• 8th Floor Andrews was a great way to start off my college experience.

Sophomore Year

• I moved into the Alpha Gamma Delta house and roomed with Kristin, a girl from 8th Floor Andrews.

• I quickly learned that our friendship was something special and I was lucky to have her.

• I have made some great memories with the girls in the house and am a little sad to move out in May.

Jobs

• In grade school, I started baby-sitting and still continue to make it a big part of my life.

• I worked at Baskin Robbins for a few months my senior year at ND.

• I was a nanny all last summer and plan on doing the same this year.

My Major

• My major is Elementary Education.• I hope to teach first grade back home

in Peoria.• Andrea teaches at St. Phil’s and I

realized 1st grade was the perfect grade for me.

• I can’t wait to start!

My Hobbies

• I still love to cheer, even though I don’t at EIU.

• I love to hang out with family and friends and go shopping.• Singing and dancing is another one of mypassions, even if I’m not good at singing!

My Dreams

• I hope to move to Chicago for a few years after I graduate and teach somewhere up there.

• I want to get married and start a family.

• I want at least 5 children and then want to move back home to be with friends and family!