I look back and realize I have not been a very good blogger this past month. Alot has been going on! First, our week nights seem to be packed to the brim between puppy obedience class for our new addition, June, and teaching 4th grade CCE. Both I should mention are going great! June is growing and learning so much and Adam and I are truly enjoying sharing our faith with bright-eyed 4th graders. They are amazing!
In addition to this craziness, Adam and I have been in much prayer and discussion about my current job situation. After much, MUCH thought, I have decided to pursue a career in teaching. Currently, I am in agency sales for a media research company called The Media Audit. With much support from my dear husband and our families and friends, I resigned from my current position this past Friday (October 1st). Can you say scary? And many people think I am nuts!
But, yes, I am taking the leap and couldn't be more thrilled! My last day here at The Media Audit is October 15th. October 16th I will begin my teaching certification classes and begin subbing and "shadowing" as much as I can. This is vital in order to gain classroom experience and contacts.
I am so excited to finally be pursuing this dream! I began college as an education major, but stupidly dropped it at KU only because it was a 5 year program. I always said I would just "get certified" after college. Boy am I regretting that. Dumb! I should have stuck to my gut. And I should have known all along that this was my path! I even asked for and received an overhead projector for Christmas '93. I played school on that thing for hours on end until it was eventually donated to the Ole Miss Pi Phis later in college;)
So here I am, 3.5 years out of college, still lingering onto this dream. I am so thankful and blessed with the most amazing and supportive husband as Adam. He is a dream and I could have never even imagined a more loving, supportive man who just wants to see me happy with my job.
I will be getting certified to teach grades 4-8 and look forward to updating you all on my progress! Please keep me in your prayers.
Last I updated about my career move I was just beginning my journey toward becoming a teacher. Last I mentioned I was just starting a longterm sub job in Sealy for a 4th grade teacher on maternity leave. Well it has now turn into love! Ha! Early February I wrapped up that first assignment in 4th grade and the next day I started my second longterm assignment for another teacher on maternity leave. This time- 5th grade. I am in the middle of this assignment and I couldn't be happier at Selman Intermediate in Sealy,TX. Next week is Spring Break and the following week I will start my third longterm assignment for yet another teacher on maternity leave. This teacher will not be returning and I will finish out the school year here at Selman. I will be teaching 5th grade science and social studies. I am really hoping for a full-time position here at this wonderful school, but unfortunately as I am sure all of you had heard, our state has had some major cut backs in the area of education. So, please say a prayer or two for me! I would be so very happy to be a teacher here, so keep those toes and fingers crossed. I will continue to update you on this exciting journey. I am having the time of my life and loving every minute of this new found passion.
GO TIGERS!
