Scholar in the Spotlight: Amanda

Amanda Washburn
Amanda Washburn

Name: Amanda Washburn

Hometown: Ashland, NE

Major: Elementary Education Pre Mild/Mod Disabilities K-6

Favorite Food: Ice Cream

Random fact about yourself: I was the 2012-2013 Honorary National Junior President for the American Legion Auxiliary.

Something you have learned as a W.H. Thompson Scholar:The W.H. Thompson advisors and staff are very helpful if anyone needs anything.

Something you love most about being a W.H. Thompson Scholar:I love all the special events and speakers that we are able to attend because of the W.H. Thompson program.

Something you are looking forward to this year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar:
This year as a W.H. Thompson Scholar, I am most looking forward to being able to take the W.H. Thompson classes and getting to know my professors in the smaller class setting.

Where you see yourself in 10 years:In 10 years I see myself teaching either kindergarten or 1st grade at a class C or class D size school somewhere around the Lincoln or Omaha area.