Jacqueline Anderson
2015 Ray Doerhoff Scholarship recipient
Launch the media gallery 1 playerJacqueline Anderson of Slater, Missouri, is a graduate of Slater High School. She is currently attending the Central Methodist University – Fayette, majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Jacqueline shares that since starting at Central Methodist University, people often ask if I plan to return to my hometown and teach. My response has generally been that I did not want to return but instead broaden my horizons. Now beginning my third year in college, I have come to the conclusion that I want to teach in a rural Missouri community. Having come from a rural community, I can understand the needs of children in rural areas and want to help them succeed and know that they are worth something in society.
A former classroom instructor shares that in her time in high school, Jacqueline was a FORCE. She was a member of nearly every organization and was instrumental in re-chartering the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). Jacqueline wasn’t just a member but was a leader. She spearheaded many efforts to benefit the community as well as people in need state-wide. She is a success story that is referenced often and a student who made a difference instead of excuses.
Because of positive experiences she had as a student and a passion to make a difference wherever she goes, makes it appropriate to congratulate Jacqueline Anderson as the 2015 Ray Doerhoff Scholarship recipient.