UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #221

First Name: Kara
Last Name: Adamczyk
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Kara Adamczyk
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Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Jacksonville, FL, USA
FSU email : kea22b@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: No
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Major(s): Human Development and Family Sciences (Pre-PA)
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Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2026
What is your current research focus?:
Many educators struggle to keep up with the unique needs of the growing population of English learners who are simultaneously attaining academic skills and language proficiency through elementary education. The Morphological Pathway to Reading (MAP-R) focuses on improving the morphological awareness and deliver of literacy instruction for multilingual elementary aged students with or at risk of learning disabilities, improving the Florida curriculum and delivery of instruction. 

Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
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Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How do you hope to impact your students as a UROP Leader?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
I hope to be a positive light in the busy lives of my students while giving them a memorable UROP experience. While research, and college life can be stressful, I want to be my student's number one supporter in helping them navigate through the program and any challenges they may face as a student at FSU. I want to create a positive classroom environment in which students can harvest knowledge and grow as an individual throughout the span of the year. I hope for my students to walk out of my classroom as a more confident, successful individual. 

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I have a huge passion for community service and giving back to my community! I am constantly working with numerous local non-profits and organizations to help those around me. I feel most myself when I get the opportunity to watch people grow and pick themselves back up again. 

Headshot: https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_leaders_information/19311/headshot.jpg
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2025Year2025: 2025
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2025-2026