By Sarah Devine My love of astronomy started before I can remember. I was always the kid who was going to be an astronaut. As I grew up and went through school, that passion ebbed and flowed, music came in for many years as my primary activity, but science was always right there behind it. I remember my parents suggesting I should only take one science class at a time during high school so that I could keep balance in my life. While I never thought I’d be an educator, I followed new opportunities as they arose and found my way to teaching. Through teaching science and sharing my passion for astronomy, I do get to be an astronaut and explorer, at least virtually in the planetarium and when using telescopes. So why do I share this story with you? Youth development is about helping youth find their sparks and passions. It's about helping them grow the skills needed in our modern, culturally connected world. I’ve seen how a passionate mentor or educator can open new ideas for yo...
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