Haley Beimfohr

My name is Haley Beimfohr, and I am a senior here at SSU majoring in early childhood education. I am organized, driven, passionate and highly dedicated to my education. I am always looking to lift others up and help those in need, be it assisting friends with their academics or volunteering with charitable organizations. I am also always willing to share a smile. While I would not describe myself as a class clown, I have been known to make comments during class that are both informative and light- hearted, making even the toughest of professors crack a smile.

I am fortunate to be a Teaching Assistant this semester, and I make myself available to students as much as I possibly can, as I am keenly familiar with the need for periodic guidance and a helping hand during college level courses. I have been volunteering with JUMP for the past few years, packaging food for the local homeless community at St. Vincent de Paul’s dining room. I was also involved with Students Offering Support (SOS) which focuses on providing mental health services here on campus. I am also blessed to work at the YMCA where I work with splendid little ones, watch them blossom, grow, learn and absorb the world around them.

Leaving my family home and heading to college was nothing short of daunting. I have been combating anxiety and panic issues for several years, and I was unsure as to how I would be able to overcome this away from home while managing an academic course load on my own. The professors at SSU have gone above and beyond to exercise patience, gift me with their wisdom and open my eyes to see that I can indeed succeed. In fact, my professors have instilled in me a love and passion for learning that has helped guide me toward my ultimate goal of being a teacher. These professors pushed me to do my best and have been consistent sources of encouragement and support. I hope to do the same for my students one day.

Attending Sonoma State University has been the best part of my life so far. The people I have met will leave an impression upon my heart for the rest of my days. The spectacular things I have been able to do are fantastic lasting memories. From camping in Big Sur to Big Nite, many dances and concerts, watching movies on the Weill Hall lawn, doing homework on a blanket on the grass as I watch the pink petals fall from my favorite trees, meeting up with friends at the coffee shop on campus, walking along the creek and through the butterfly garden are just a few of the amazing things I have experienced. On top of the sights and activities, and even more importantly, the relationships I have been fortunate enough to develop with my professors have been priceless. SSU will always have my heart.