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Portrait of Katie Harnden

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Katie Harnden

Student Assistant 2 at EDCOE Extended Day Office I plan to work at this position until summer of next year, when I will leave for college.

  • Elementary Education
  • Class of 2024
  • Shingle Springs, California

Member since June 2023

About

My name is Katie Harnden, and I will be beginning my senior year of high school in August. I am a hardworking and responsible student who always strives for challenges and improvement. I am a loyal, caring, selfless, and loving friend and a great listener. I am a strong and fearless leader who also eagerly listens to the ideas and thoughts of others. I have been a straight-A student all my life; I was my 8th grade class's valedictorian. I have taken multiple AP classes and plan to take three more my senior year. My GPA has consistently been between 4.0 and 4.14. I am a CSF member, and a member of the National Society of High School Scholars. I am also involved in many extracurricular activies, organizations, and clubs, all of which I enjoy! I played softball for ten years (two years at the competitive level) and have run cross country for three years and will run this year as well. I have held multiple officer positions in my local 4-H club and will be the Co-Leader of the club this coming year. I was the secretary of my FFA chapter's floral design department for two years. I have been in choir for nine years and will be the president of my high school's choir department this coming year. I have accomplished a lot, and I'm excited for each new chapter in my life!

Education

  • Ponderosa High School

    2020 – 2024

Honors and awards

  • Cross Country Coach's Award

    I earned this award from my Cross Country coaches for my coachability, effort, and determination.

  • California State Fair Floral Competition - First Place

    In a timed competition of two rounds, I had to design two floral designs and present them to a team of professional judges. I was the top scorer in both rounds.

  • academic letter

    I received a Letter and pin for a letterman jacket for three consecutive school years with a high GPA.

  • Golden Star Student Award

    I received this award from my local Office of Education; it is given to the top percentage of high school students in the area. Recipients are selected based on grades, extracurricular involvement, and leadership within the community.

  • Public Speaking Competition Awards

    I participated in the Sectional Opening/Closing Speaking Competition for my FFA chapter and received the Outstanding Speaker - Vice President award. I was a section finalist in the Creed Speaking Competition for FFA as well.

  • state ffa degree

    I have received the Greenhand, Chapter, and State degrees in the FFA organization.

  • Choir Letter

    I have my Choir Letter and pins for three consecutive years in choir with an A.

  • academic achievement award

    I have received three academic awards within my FFA chapter for high grades both in and out of my agriculture classes.

Goals and interests

Career goal

I plan to study elementary education at a four-year university, and then teach elementary school as my career.

Graduate school interests

A few of the top colleges on my list are Montana State University, Oregon State University, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, and Johnson and Wales University.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy art (painting, floral design, drawing, and writing/songwriting), cross country/running, choir/singing, reading, and gaming.

Experience

  • Student Assistant 2

    EDCOE Extended Day Office I plan to work at this position until summer of next year, when I will leave for college.

    Jun 2023 – Jun 2024

  • crew member

    Jamba - Placerville location

    Mar 2023 – Jun 2023

  • Babysitter/Peer Mentor/Tutor

    I am a First Aid Certified babysitter and tutor. I worked as a Peer Mentor through Ponderosa High School. I will be a Peer Tutor through the high school this coming school year.

    May 2019 – Jun 2024

Volunteering

  • Club officer (I have been recreation officer, secretary, vice president, and president)

    4-H

    Sep 2011 – Jun 2024

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced
  • Italian Beginner

Additional information