I think we all have had that moment when we feel that our family is too crazy to be around. It's even worse when you have 7 siblings! I know what you might be thinking. "Hey it must have been like the Brady Bunch! That must have been so much fun!"
Well, I can tell you it was not. It was tough with all of the confusion, disagreements, and emotions. I could only imagine what my parents were going through with 8 crazy children ranging from infant to teenager. We all formed our own opinions about our family and we all chose our own road in life. We have all had our problems and conflicts which led us in different directions. I am sure you are now thinking that we are all living on separate corners of the country.
Interesting enough most of us are living within 20 miles of each other at this point. Only two are living far enough away that they cannot visit often. We get to share more aspects of our lives because of this. I get to see my four nephews and three nieces as they grow and I have another niece and nephew on the way! While they are crazy events, we do get to celebrate birthdays and holidays. My husband and I were even daring enough to host Christmas dinner at our new house this year!
I am not saying that our encounters are always enjoyable and we do not always meet in regards to good circumstances. However, we learned to notice each others stress and help each other cope with this stress. We still disagree with each other but we have learned to deal with this in more respectful ways.
It is really through family that we learn to listen, understand, and communicate with respect and love.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Education
I am 25 years old, working as a learning support teacher in a high school, and taking classes toward my Master's. I have always been interested in learning new and exciting things. My recent endeavor will provide me with the skills and knowledge to teach online. I was always told as a child that it is important to take advantage of the many opportunities available and to follow my dreams. Well, I grew up with a passion to teach others and look where I am now. I also decided that I would never teach in the special education realm due to the amount of paperwork or in a high school due to my experience as a student. So how did I end up working as a learning support teacher in a high school?
Well, one of my requirements for my education degree was to take a course called Introduction to Special Education. I was very nervous about this course and just figured I would atleast get through it with a B no matter what it was like. But after my first class with my amazing professor, who is no longer with us, I was hooked. A new passion grew for me through the weeks I was in this course and before I knew it, I had changed my degree focus. I was following my new found passion and taking the opportunity before me.
After I had received my degree, I started my job search. I focused on positions in education that were related to special education and regular education on the elementary level. However, nothing I applied for brought me a job. I was working at a fast food restaraunt at the time and worrying about how I would be able to pay my students loans when they were no longer deferred. I continued to apply for positions and soon a school called me for an interview. I was so excited until the woman told me that the elementary position I applied for was filled and that the interview would be for a position in their high school. All night before the interview I worried about whether or not I should even consider the position. But in the back of my mind was my parents telling me to take every opportunity I am offered. So I went to this interview as confident as I could be and I received a phone call that night to tell me I got the job if I wanted it. I accepted the offer and I am enjoying what I do everyday. Granted there are days that are tough but when I see a student get an "A-HA" moment or see their self-esteem rise I know that it is all worth it.
So I would like to dedicate this post to my parents for helping me realize the importance of education and pushing me to accept opportunities. I would also like to dedicate this to Professor K. who really helped me recognize my passion and encouraged me to run with it. To all of those wonderful teachers I had as a student and continue to have and to all of my colleagues and wonderful teachers around the world that help students reach for their dreams, thank you.
Well, one of my requirements for my education degree was to take a course called Introduction to Special Education. I was very nervous about this course and just figured I would atleast get through it with a B no matter what it was like. But after my first class with my amazing professor, who is no longer with us, I was hooked. A new passion grew for me through the weeks I was in this course and before I knew it, I had changed my degree focus. I was following my new found passion and taking the opportunity before me.
After I had received my degree, I started my job search. I focused on positions in education that were related to special education and regular education on the elementary level. However, nothing I applied for brought me a job. I was working at a fast food restaraunt at the time and worrying about how I would be able to pay my students loans when they were no longer deferred. I continued to apply for positions and soon a school called me for an interview. I was so excited until the woman told me that the elementary position I applied for was filled and that the interview would be for a position in their high school. All night before the interview I worried about whether or not I should even consider the position. But in the back of my mind was my parents telling me to take every opportunity I am offered. So I went to this interview as confident as I could be and I received a phone call that night to tell me I got the job if I wanted it. I accepted the offer and I am enjoying what I do everyday. Granted there are days that are tough but when I see a student get an "A-HA" moment or see their self-esteem rise I know that it is all worth it.
So I would like to dedicate this post to my parents for helping me realize the importance of education and pushing me to accept opportunities. I would also like to dedicate this to Professor K. who really helped me recognize my passion and encouraged me to run with it. To all of those wonderful teachers I had as a student and continue to have and to all of my colleagues and wonderful teachers around the world that help students reach for their dreams, thank you.
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