College of Education Student Ambassador

Meet Amelia Arrington

Hometown: Arlington, TX
Major/certification area and anticipated graduation year: Education EC-6 ESL 2025

Why did you choose to attend UT Arlington?

• Proximity and affordability.

What is your favorite thing about the College of Education?

• Connecting future teachers.

Who is your favorite professor or staff member?

• Professor Ezell and Professor Williams.

What class have you enjoyed the most?

• LIST 4373 and ELED 4314.

What activities or hobbies do you participate in outside of class?

• Walking, Yoga, Bible Study, and Work.

What are your plans after graduation? When you think about your future career in education, what excites you the most?

• To start teaching, getting to work with kids, and be the difference in their lives.

What is the one thing you think a prospective Education student needs to know?

• Start organizing your life before you join the program. You will need to prioritize your school work and dedicate a large portion of your time to studying.

Have you overcome any challenges that you feel would help inspire other Education majors?

• I flunked out of university fourteen years ago and now I am a straight A student so I would tell students anything is possible.

Have you received any scholarships/grants to help you pay for school?

• I received the MAV Grant and the Pell Grant.