Guckenberger's Autobiography
Alex has taught at four public schools, been accepted into three honorary societies, and traveled the Americas and Europe. He has his BS.
Pre-kindergarten
It all happened so long ago. Still, I will make an attempt to place my own history as accurately as possible. My pre-kindergarten schooling was all homeschooling. I received home education, if I remember correctly, in items like biology and the English language. This is fairly standard practice, although not all parents participate. That all being stated, I didn't receive any awards at this time in my tiny child life.
Elementary School
Kindergarten through third grade I attended school at Prospect Mill Elementary School. I studied an instrument called a recorder. I have provided a link if you feel so inclined. I also studied basics like mathematics and English. We were taught shapes, but I had already known what my basic shapes were by this point. Overall, this school was a good experience, and it helped to shape me.
Recorder
Elementary School Continued and Middle School
During grades four through six I was homeschooled. This gave me the opportunity to learn at my own pace. There was a greater desire to do well, as my own mother was again the teacher. Not every grade I got was a good one. She was a fair teacher. Moreover, I loved all the extra time that I had to read. English learning was perfecting itself naturally.
Middle School Continued
This is where I truly shined. I received three separate awards as I was educated at Havre de Grace Middle School. My achievements remain on paper to this day. These were good years for my education.
Middle School Continued Two
I went to North Harford Middle School to learn swimming. I loved this program. It is a very useful skill to have when we live so close to the water!
High School
I then went to Havre de Grace High School. I dropped out shortly before graduation. I gained my high school diploma through the Maryland GED program. I almost passed three sections with honors. I was so close! I studied a number of items at Havre de Grace High School including piano and biology. I witnessed a pig dissection (I didn't participate; I wasn't too happy that the dead pigs were babies). I studied the sciences and I spent much of my time learning Spanish. I took two Spanish courses during my time at Havre de Grace High School.
College
I was inducted into two honorary societies, and received a number of awards, while I went to Harford Community College.My GPA was nearly perfect! I loved my time here. I plan to possibly return for a second degree in the future. I was able to intern at two schools while I went to this college, and I majored in Spanish. My Spanish had been coming to fruition as I worked full-time at a restaurant with native speakers. My college experience was part-time for this reason, although I attended every semester. It was during this time that I also took meditation classes through the Kadampa Meditation Center in Maryland.
University
My studies at Towson University continue to the present moment. I should begin summer classes in a few days. I continued working for Uber Eats because of the flexibility of such a work schedule. It is noteworthy that I was invited into two honorary societies during my time here. I also have taken non-credit courses at the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania.
© 2020 Alexander James Guckenberger
Comments
Laura Guckenberger on June 19, 2020:
That's my Alex!!
Alexander James Guckenberger (author) from Maryland, United States of America on June 04, 2020:
BRENDA ARLEDGE,
I appreciated the experience. It is not for everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I like that idea. Maybe I should!
Thanks for stopping by. :)
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on June 04, 2020:
I couldn't imagine being home schooled but if I had children in school these days I would consider it.
Keep up your studies and don't give up on your dreams.
Spanish is a great language to learn. Maybe you could be a translator for others who travel...might get you a few nice trips.
Thanks for sharing.
Alexander James Guckenberger (author) from Maryland, United States of America on May 24, 2020:
Pamela Oglesby,
Thank you. I love my Mom.
Alexander James Guckenberger (author) from Maryland, United States of America on May 24, 2020:
Maria Elizabeth,
I think it is important to do so. :)
Maria Elizabeth from Cheshire/Greater Manchester, UK on May 24, 2020:
What a beautiful life. I like that you appreciate every step
Pamela Oglesby from Sunny Florida on May 24, 2020:
You have certainly been well-educated and imagine your Spanish is excellent. It is nice that your mother home schooled you some of the time.