Ethan Elder

Education is the learned knowledge of new skills and character traits. I have been blessed by a variety of experiences which have furthered my education. My core education is through homeschooling from Kindergarten through Grade 12. It included traditional school lessons, combined with hands-on programs to improve critical thinking. The purpose of my education is to better prepare me for life beyond school through extracurricular programs that enhanced traditional learning and piqued my curiosity. My education has included programs such as:

• Destination Imagination
• Science Olympiad
• Science Bowl
• Clover Bowl
• National History Day
• Speech and Debate
• National League of Junior Cotillion
• Teen Pact
• University of Tennessee Kids U Program
• Blount Home Education Association Co-op
• Classical Conversations
• Tapestry of Grace 

These programs helped me develop self-esteem, friendships, teamwork, and citizenship. My education enabled me to finish high school academics at the age of 16 and begin taking dual enrollment courses in ninth grade. My education consists of academic and real-world scenarios which give me confidence and courage to pursue new adventures.