Elizabeth Karabo Shabangu, a third-year Bed student residing in Johannesburg . My mission as an upcomingteacher is to foster intellectual growth in my students by instilling in them the passion for learning, as they pursue truuth, goodness and beauty in my classroom. Achievemment of my mission will lead to my students becoming independent and critical thinkers. I am goal-driven and a very ambitious person. I take up all learning opportunities that enhance my skills and know-how to cope up with failures. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so that I have something to strive towards. Being an upcoming teacher, I am a peoples person, as I love meeting new people and learning about their lives and backgrounds, and I also like making people comfortable in my presence.