There is no greater joy than teaching. Sure, the hours are long (especially for high school English teachers), but the rewards are plentiful. I am so glad to be a 2nd career teacher. I am so grateful for the students that I spent time with on a daily basis. There is something unbelievably wonderful about witnessing growth over time. There is something amazing in watching your freshmen become sophomores.... not to mention watching your seniors graduate!
My 2nd year of teaching is complete and I'm so very grateful. It took 7 years of night classes to get my certification, but it was well worth it. In a time when teachers are demonized I still can't help but be grateful. Sure, the pay stinks. Sure, my benefits are cut. Sure, my hours are long and I have to work a summer job to get by... but it is worth it. I have joy on a daily basis in my classroom. I love to support the students who just need someone to believe in them. I love to watch them experience the joy of success. No other job has given me such joy.
What a gift they are to me. I am so very grateful!
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Showing posts with label education. Show all posts
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Monday, January 18, 2010
Our Mothers, Education
Meryl Streep has my respect. I love how she accepted her award and shared what her mother would have said to her. I can't imagine putting on a party dress and pretending that an award show is important when all you can think about is the suffering in Haiti. I'm so glad that there is a strong faith present in the people of Haiti. I can't imagine going through such suffering without the gift of faith.
I often channel what my mom would say to me in various situations. She had an unwavering faith and quiet charisma. I am never alone because she is always with me -- when I stop and think I know what advice she would give. It is nice when you hit the age when you KNOW what you have to do. You know what is right and you no longer hesitate to do it. I wonder sometimes how it is that she has already been gone for 5 years; and yet her words are still fresh in my mind.
Our mothers stay with us. Today we put away my dad's holiday decorations. There was so much less work to do because he is coming into his own again. He does not realize how much better he is now. Not just in recovering from grave illness, no -- he is recovering from horrible grief. He has come so far. We all have. Time heals us in so many ways; yet we still have a hole that can not be filled.
On another front..... Teaching is amazing. My mind never stops. I am quite tired. I get it now. 35 students per class is a lot when it takes 15 minutes per paper to get the grading done. Could someone please give me more hours in the day? The hard part of teaching is keeping up on the grading. Also, if California can resist cutting education why can't my state? Why is it that people in my state resent what teachers get paid? Seriously? Why would you degrade the people you trust with your children every day? I have more education that most doctors and yet I don't deserve my silly $39,0000? Really? I value my kids and want quality teachers. I wish I was in charge and could fix education sometimes... then I wake up and am glad I can make a difference for my 35 per class. Who the heck cares if their parents do not appreciate me. My students know I'm here to help them.
I often channel what my mom would say to me in various situations. She had an unwavering faith and quiet charisma. I am never alone because she is always with me -- when I stop and think I know what advice she would give. It is nice when you hit the age when you KNOW what you have to do. You know what is right and you no longer hesitate to do it. I wonder sometimes how it is that she has already been gone for 5 years; and yet her words are still fresh in my mind.
Our mothers stay with us. Today we put away my dad's holiday decorations. There was so much less work to do because he is coming into his own again. He does not realize how much better he is now. Not just in recovering from grave illness, no -- he is recovering from horrible grief. He has come so far. We all have. Time heals us in so many ways; yet we still have a hole that can not be filled.
On another front..... Teaching is amazing. My mind never stops. I am quite tired. I get it now. 35 students per class is a lot when it takes 15 minutes per paper to get the grading done. Could someone please give me more hours in the day? The hard part of teaching is keeping up on the grading. Also, if California can resist cutting education why can't my state? Why is it that people in my state resent what teachers get paid? Seriously? Why would you degrade the people you trust with your children every day? I have more education that most doctors and yet I don't deserve my silly $39,0000? Really? I value my kids and want quality teachers. I wish I was in charge and could fix education sometimes... then I wake up and am glad I can make a difference for my 35 per class. Who the heck cares if their parents do not appreciate me. My students know I'm here to help them.
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