Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
waiting
It's been five weeks since my last post and it was kind of a cliff hanger, I suppose. Sorry 'bout that!
I did meet with the assistant principal and principal that first week of May. It was rather informal. Not an interview, just a conversation about positions that would become available for the fall. A few weeks later, I was able to officially submit my application and on the last day of May, I had an interview with the assistant principal.
Overall, I felt that the interview went well. I was confident in my answers, even though my voice shook a few times. Why, oh why, must I get so nervous? Seriously, give me a bunch of five year olds to talk to and I'm fine. One adult, and my voice quivers and I get anxious.
Maybe it was due to the fact that he told me there were 160 applicants. 160! For seven positions. :( The odds are not in my favor, considering I did not get a degree in elementary education and have had no formal internships/training. But I've been there almost every week since September. I've lead small groups, chaperoned a field trip, observed and volunteered in four classes in three different grade levels. I want to teach more than anything that I've wanted in a long time. This surprised me. I feel a strong passion for these children and that school in particular. It's the school I went to and many of the students are children of my classmates growing up. My fifth grade teacher still teaches there (my kindergarten and first grade teachers both retired in the last three years). That says a lot about the school. I want to be a part of that.
The assistant principal told me he was rooting for me and that if I tell the principal everything I told him, that he will feel the same way. I was told that I would get that chance next week or the following week in a second interview.
So, now I wait and pray and hope my dreams come true.
I did meet with the assistant principal and principal that first week of May. It was rather informal. Not an interview, just a conversation about positions that would become available for the fall. A few weeks later, I was able to officially submit my application and on the last day of May, I had an interview with the assistant principal.
Overall, I felt that the interview went well. I was confident in my answers, even though my voice shook a few times. Why, oh why, must I get so nervous? Seriously, give me a bunch of five year olds to talk to and I'm fine. One adult, and my voice quivers and I get anxious.
Maybe it was due to the fact that he told me there were 160 applicants. 160! For seven positions. :( The odds are not in my favor, considering I did not get a degree in elementary education and have had no formal internships/training. But I've been there almost every week since September. I've lead small groups, chaperoned a field trip, observed and volunteered in four classes in three different grade levels. I want to teach more than anything that I've wanted in a long time. This surprised me. I feel a strong passion for these children and that school in particular. It's the school I went to and many of the students are children of my classmates growing up. My fifth grade teacher still teaches there (my kindergarten and first grade teachers both retired in the last three years). That says a lot about the school. I want to be a part of that.
The assistant principal told me he was rooting for me and that if I tell the principal everything I told him, that he will feel the same way. I was told that I would get that chance next week or the following week in a second interview.
So, now I wait and pray and hope my dreams come true.
Source: weheartit.com via Kara on Pinterest
Monday, May 2, 2011
I'm Ready!
*Hopefully!
Found out today that I will be meeting with the principal and assistant principal of the elementary school I volunteer at on Wednesday, regarding teaching positions in the fall. I'm so nervous, but at the same time feel like this is meant to be. I've interviewed with the assistant principal twice before and the timing was all wrong- (July 2009, my teaching certificate wasn't finalized and September 2010, the position had already been filled). He keeps coming back for me, so that must mean something, right?! I only officially applied in July 2009. In September and this time, he approached me (even though I've been waiting for the positions to be listed). Anyway, pray for me. I'll greatly appreciate it and will know that if it does or doesn't work out this time around, I'll be okay. I always am.
Found out today that I will be meeting with the principal and assistant principal of the elementary school I volunteer at on Wednesday, regarding teaching positions in the fall. I'm so nervous, but at the same time feel like this is meant to be. I've interviewed with the assistant principal twice before and the timing was all wrong- (July 2009, my teaching certificate wasn't finalized and September 2010, the position had already been filled). He keeps coming back for me, so that must mean something, right?! I only officially applied in July 2009. In September and this time, he approached me (even though I've been waiting for the positions to be listed). Anyway, pray for me. I'll greatly appreciate it and will know that if it does or doesn't work out this time around, I'll be okay. I always am.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
start moving
Last month, I went to Rachel and Brian's wedding and saw a bunch of my girlfriends from college. They all looked hot. Seriously. Hot. I felt gross. I'm a good 15-20 pounds heavier than I was in college. I decided I had to do something about this.
So I started running. Well, if you can call it that...it's more like walk, jog, walk, walk some more, jog....you get the drift. Anyway, I'm doing the Couch to 5k plan, so each week it gets progressively harder. I'm supposed to be able to run a 5k in two months. I just started week four and I have my doubts. I can't even run for five minutes straight, yet.
But I'm not going to give up, because I'm rewarding myself as I go along. It's like I'm bribing myself...but hey it's working! I'm down three pounds so far!
My week two reward was a pedicure. :)
Week three's reward was a spiffy new bike. I rode it for the first time today and loved it! My plan is to ride 1-2 times a week and run another three days.
Soo....now to figure out what to reward myself with next....
So I started running. Well, if you can call it that...it's more like walk, jog, walk, walk some more, jog....you get the drift. Anyway, I'm doing the Couch to 5k plan, so each week it gets progressively harder. I'm supposed to be able to run a 5k in two months. I just started week four and I have my doubts. I can't even run for five minutes straight, yet.
But I'm not going to give up, because I'm rewarding myself as I go along. It's like I'm bribing myself...but hey it's working! I'm down three pounds so far!
My week two reward was a pedicure. :)
Week three's reward was a spiffy new bike. I rode it for the first time today and loved it! My plan is to ride 1-2 times a week and run another three days.
Soo....now to figure out what to reward myself with next....
Friday, March 18, 2011
Kibou
I learned today that Kibou means Hope in Japanese. Hope is my word; everyone knows that. I have hope that things will get better in Japan because despite all of the bad in this world, the good will overcome and rise up and care and help one another. I believe it. I do. I believe in Hope and Love and Compassion. I came across a few dolly related raffles and auctions today that have proceeds going towards the Tsunami Relief in Japan. Many of which are listed on Eurotrash's blog. One that really touched me was Rag Pets' Kibou...a rag doll kitty...her raffle proceeds will go toward animal rescue and relief in Japan. Let's help the kitties (and humans too). By a raffle ticket, donate somewhere, search and see what you can do to help. Have hope.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
WE DIDN'T START THE FIRE - Flagler College Edition
As a Flagler College Alum and Liberal Studies Major (History was my focus) this video makes me extremely happy! Thank you, Annie for sharing it on facebook!
Back in my history studying days, I wanted to become an adjunct professor just to teach a class based on this incredible Billy Joel song. I would have wanted my students to write another verse as their final project. Hmmmm...maybe someday I will do this...
At least three of my professors and academic advisor are featured in the video...even my favorite, Dr. Graham (who retired a few years back)!
I failed an exam once in Dr. Graham's Great Depression Class. I was typically an A student and he knew it. It was my senior year, I was working full time, class full time and partying a lot. Therefore, studying was thrown out the window. Dr. Graham wrote a note on that exam that will forever stick with me. It said, "You can do better than this." It made me cry (and skip my next class to go have a drink)...yeah, my priorities were (and are) a little whacked. Anyway, five years later, I still think about that class and Dr. Graham and how I can always do better.
Back in my history studying days, I wanted to become an adjunct professor just to teach a class based on this incredible Billy Joel song. I would have wanted my students to write another verse as their final project. Hmmmm...maybe someday I will do this...
At least three of my professors and academic advisor are featured in the video...even my favorite, Dr. Graham (who retired a few years back)!
I failed an exam once in Dr. Graham's Great Depression Class. I was typically an A student and he knew it. It was my senior year, I was working full time, class full time and partying a lot. Therefore, studying was thrown out the window. Dr. Graham wrote a note on that exam that will forever stick with me. It said, "You can do better than this." It made me cry (and skip my next class to go have a drink)...yeah, my priorities were (and are) a little whacked. Anyway, five years later, I still think about that class and Dr. Graham and how I can always do better.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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