Noyce Scholar Profile
Ventris Clark
Undergraduate major or graduate field of study: Mathematics
Subject area(s) and grade level teaching focus: Mathematics, grades 6-12
Category of scholarship/fellowship:
Noyce Scholar
Name of Noyce institution:
Virginia State University
Current academic or teaching status:
Junior Year
School and school district:
n/a
Background:
I’m originally from Boston, MA. I have two brothers and an older sister. My mom is from England and my dad from Chicago. I want to teach in Charlotte, North Carolina
Why do you want to teach:
I have a strong desire to teach because I love children and want to inspire them to learn.
Describe a memorable teaching experience:
I received my inspiration from my 7th grade math teacher who had interesting ways of drawing in her students.
What does the Noyce program mean to you:
Being admitted to and succeeding in the Noyce program tells me that I can achieve, despite what teachers say, and that I can overcome any obstacles.
