Biography-Tori Bissinger

Hi, my name is Tori Bissinger. I'm from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and I'm a senior at Central Columbia high school. I am an ACE student, a teacher's aide, a student in an AP Spanish class... It's going to be a crazy, work-filled year but I'm still pretty excited to be doing everything I wanted to be doing as a freshman.

If I had to sum up my life in five quick points...

1. I love animals. I have 8 goats, 2 pigs, 2 cats, and a dog. (click to watch a cute video of my goat https://www.facebook.com/tori.bissinger/videos/867085740047246/ )
2. I'm gluten free (NOT by choice)... no pizza, pasta, cookies, or anything delicious for that matter. 
3. I love children. I plan on going to Kutztown University and pursuing a degree in elementary education and special education with a possible minor in Spanish. 
4. I have Lyme Disease. I've had it for 3 1/2 years now and have IV therapy every six weeks because of it. I should go into remission sometime this year.
5. I love to travel. I've been all over the USA and visited London and France for my 16th birthday. Next summer, my family and I will travel to Scotland.

I am happiest when I have my nose in a book or relaxing with my friends. Hiking is an activity I try to frequently pursue, but when you're as clumsy as I am, it's relatively dangerous. A good day is one surrounded by kids. Currently, I spend a few hours a day at an elementary school in Benton. My students are absolute angels and while some are stubborn, the class's love for school blows me away every day. Among other things I enjoy baking, watching movies, spending time with my family, and online shopping.

This year is going to be full of amazing memories from my Spanish "family", my second graders, and of course from my first year as a "college student". I already see a future of all-nighters and Starbucks dates with my friends, but I am extremely excited. My senior year couldn't be more perfect.

Pictures 1 and 2: A few of my "kiddos" from class
Picture 3: The Eiffel Tower, 2016
Picture 4: 60 of the 120 cupcakes I baked and decorated for my school's play
Picture 5: Me feeding my (once) baby goats
Picture 6: Bissinger's Apple Dumpling
Picture 7: My friend and I in the Grand Turks
Picture 8: View of the London Tower
Picture 9: My most recent hiking adventure

https://www.facebook.com/tori.bissinger/videos/867085740047246/