About+Disha

=__**Disha**__= Disha is a 8th grade student at A.E. Burdick School. She lives with her mother and 6 year old brother in Milwaukee, WI. She is well-known for her intelligence and as one of the makers of the 2008 Burdick Talent Show. Disha is on a swim team called the Tidalwaves. She has been a part of this team for two years now. Since Disha was a little kid her dream was to become a doctor. She wants so continue school and eventually go to Harvard to become a cardiologist.

=__**Early life**__= When Disha was born in India. She was the center of attention because she was the only child in the house. At the age of 5 Disha, her mom, and her dad moved to Cedar Falls, IA. Disha started elementary school at Orchard Hill. She was considered smart by her peers and teachers Her teachers commented her on her determination to do her best. She started reading in late kindergarten and early in first grade. She also started taking swimming lessons in first grade.When Disha was 7 years old her mother got a new jobs as a techer at Forest Home Ave. School in Milwaukee, WI so her whole family moved. She easily adapted to her new lifestyle. She became a cheerleader and began writing in the school news paper during 3,4, and 5th grades. While she was in fourth grade her father died of liver sclerosis. When she graduated 5th grade she received the Science Award and the Principals Award.

=__**Adolescent**__= For middle school Disha attends A.E. Burdick school. She started there in the 6th grade. In middle school she continued to get all A’s. Her teachers said that she put forth her best effort in everything. Disha’s favorite subject is Math. Right now she is an 8th grader and working towards high school.