My name is Lauren Dallas.  I am a junior at NDNU and I am a liberal studies major.  I want to teach elementary special needs children with autism and other mental handicaps.  I hope to make a difference in the lives of these children and their families and the way that society views this group of people.  When I am not at school, I work at a pet store in Campbell called Pets and More.  This pet store specializes in reptiles, and reptiles are one of my hobbies.  I have a few pets at home that I also try to devote my attention to.  I enjoy reading in some of my free time, and some of my favorite authors are Jodi Picoult and Ellen Hopkins.  I also enjoy reading and writing poetry on occasion.