From making lesson plans until the early hours of the morning, to choreographing dances for the Cabrini College Dance Team, Amie Kneedler-Roetz is trying to make the best out of her college experience.
As an aspiring educator, Roetz knows the importance of attending a school based on the way you learn.
“I picked Cabrini because I like how small the classes are,” Roetz said. “The professors actually know who you are and are really helpful.”
Roetz has an open heart to reaching out and helping children with disabilities. She hopes to pursue a career at Edmunds Elementary to provide those children with the education they deserve. In addition, Roetz plans on using her classical dance training and performing experience to open up a dance studio to teach lessons to children with different disabilities.
Her teaching efforts do not stop there. Last semester, Roetz stepped into a co-leadership role on the Dance Team as one of the captains.
“Stepping into this role was a lot more work than I realized,” Roetz said. “It’s not just about getting to make up choreography. You also have to organize events and paperwork in addition to fundraising and budgeting for new costumes.”
Between working hard to earn her degree in education and keeping the dance team in line, Roetz is also a student worker in the alumni office.
“I balance dance, work and school by using a calendar on my desk,” Roetz said. “I write all my assignments for class and when they’re due during syllabus week. Color coding really helps. It makes it easier for me.”
Amie’s organizational skills are something we can all take notes from. Although keeping a planner or calendar can really help to keep stress under control, sometimes we all need some type of release to keep our bodies healthy and minds motivated.
“When I am stressed with school work I get so excited to go to dance practice,” Roetz said. “It’s my stress reliever.”
You can find Roetz on the basketball court performing in the alumni game on Jan. 30 with the Dance Team alumni. Roetz worked hard to organize this event with her co-captain, Cortney Hanson. The girls have been holding practices weekly to teach members both old and new how to “Break Free” and make a performance and experience that is unforgettable.
And how does Roetz want to be remembered after she leaves Cabrini? “I just want to be remembered as a hardworking student,” Roetz said.