I have been very humbled and inspired with all of your posts! I am such a procrastinator and have loved having the feeling of a little light under my tushy. It has pushed me to get some things done that need to be done! This month I decided to have two goals. The first was to register for College...AGAIN. I graduated from SUU with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. I taught in Cedar City for a few years and also in Mapleton, UT. After my second child was born, and my husband was more secure in his job, I really wanted to stay home. I happened to visit PD one day and she inspired me to start a preschool in my home. I have been doing that for the past 10 years. I have loved every minute of it, but I feel like it is time for a change. I let my teaching license expire and something has been nagging at me to get it current again. I thought that the only possible way for this to happen was to enroll in some college courses. One day, I was talking with my kids' elementary school principal about it. I have volunteered countless hours at the school and know her quite well. She asked me if I would be interested in teaching Kindergarten at the school. She just so happens to have a half time Kindergarten position opening next year. She told me about a program called Returning Educator Re-License program. Apparently, a school district could hire me, I would have to move from a level 2 license to a level 1 for one year and of course be closely evaluated and monitored by an administrator and then be re-licensed. Two days after speaking with her another friend from the district called me. She asked if I would be interested in working with her in the district Special Education Preschool department. So, my February goal has changed. At the moment, I won't be enrolling in any college courses. I have some big decision's to make. Kindergarten would be half time (with tons of prep work). The other job is a full time position, but I would not be in a classroom and wouldn't have prep work. It would be a more relaxed setting. So, I just don't know what to do! I don't NEED to work, but have just felt the desire to make sure my teaching certificate is current. Both of these opportunities would help me get my license current again. But working outside the home is not something I had really considered. My current state of mind is stress. Stress about what decision is right for me as well as for my family. I will have to report back my final decision.;
I was able to do a little reading this month. It felt so good to turn off social media and feel a good hearty novel in my hands. I was able to read two books. I decided to read for pure enjoyment. No self-help or diet books for me this time. The first book I read was called, Dancing on Broken Glass by KA Hancock.
It was about a young girl who falls in love with a man with Bi-Polar. It made me laugh and cry and made me want to squeeze my man a little more! I really enjoyed it.
The second book that I read was called, Love Anthony by, Lisa Genova. It too was a good easy read. It's a little hard to explain without giving it away, but it is about love and Autism. I liked this book, but didn't love it. But, also didn't feel like it was a waste of my time. It was a little hard to get into, but once I was there, I couldn't put it down.
5 comments:
That sounds like a tough decision. The pros and cons list sound huge and even weighing if you really want to work outside the home. Both of your books sound interesting, too. So, great job on getting some reading done.
Best wishes on making big decisions. I love how you incorporated reading into your monthly goal. I remember when it was easy for me to read several books a month, but I am definitely out of the habit.
That does sound like a hard decision! I wish you luck!!
Good luck with making your decision! Hopefully the answer will come clearly to you. I love that you decided to read instead of indulge in social media... I should follow your example!
I've been thinking about the decision you have to make and I feel stressed for you. First off, be flattered that folks are calling you and I hear it's great to be teaching to re-certify compared to going back to school. good luck choosing where. Your goals will for sure change with a new job. What a life change.
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