VTFT PROFILE Joseph Atkins

High School

Floyd E. Kellam High School

GPA

3.0471

Extracuriculars Extracurricular Activities: Kellam High School Leadership Workshop Staff 10, 11, 12 Kellam High School SCA Executive Board Chairman 11, 12 Virginia Beach City Wide Angel Tree Chairman 12 Kellam Varsity Volleyball 9. 10, 11, 12 Kellam SCA Representative 9, 10 Trick or Treats for Kids Can Eat 9, 10, 11, 12 Travel Volleyball from 2009- 2014 Pungo Pizza Dishwasher 3 Months ACHR Referee from 2007 to Now ACHR Gym Monitor from 2009-Now ACHR Volleyball Coach from 2012- 2013 Beach Elite Volleyball Club/VBVA Coach 2012 to Now Freshman Senate 9 Sophomore Senate 10 Junior Senate 11 Senior Senate 12 Model UN Member 12 Bowling Club Member 11 Bowling Club President 12

Plans After High School

Since I got accepted into Longwood University, I will be attending there for the next four years and work on getting a degree in teaching K-8. I will plan to have a concentration in math and end up getting a doctorial degree in School Administration.

Hobbies

I like to hangout with my friends whenver I can. If I’m not at home on a summer day, you can find me on 33rd street playing beach volleyball with my good friend Adryeune. I enjoy coaching volleyball and playing it. I also enjoy going to the beach and skimboarding.

Dreams

I dream of teaching by the time I am 23, then by the time I am 30 I plan on being a principal. After a couple years I would like to make my way to work downton and eventually become Superintendent of Virginia Beach Public Schools.

Family

Mom: Deb Atkins Third Grade Teacher AT THOES

Dad: John Atkins I Works at Stihl Inc Joh Atkins II: Works at Pac Sun

Pictures

Pictures of Teaching

The Teaching Profession

Even though teachers are paid a low salary, teachers get to watch kids grow and improve their learning skills. They get to watch them become young adults who are mature and could do anything they set their mind to.

VTFT

VTFT has opened my eyes about teaching, teachers have it really hard. They have to work with kids everyday, and that kid may not always be in the best mood, but they have to put up with them, however times like these challenge you, and it will feel so much sweeter when that child does well. VTFT has taught me how to be patient and how to love teaching.