Hello, my name is Rebecca Istre. I am from Fredericksburg, Virginia, and have lived there all my life. I grew up with four brothers, all older than I. For as long as I could remember, I had always wanted to be a teacher, but time has shown me that I have a better path to follow for my career. History was my favorite topic and I knew that as important as a topic it is, not many appreciate it beyond school. It is seen that history repeats itself through time, therefore should be taught and respected to prevent certain aspects of history from repeating. As a museum curator, I want to express my love for history to the youth of today and create a better understanding of the importance of our nation’s upbringing outside of a classroom setting.