Why this Blog?
I decided to create this blog as a way to localize my thoughts, experiences, and even class assignments along my journey to becoming a teacher. I am not doing this because I necessarily believe my insights, etc. are of particular value to anyone else, but I do this to share My Journey and to receive feedback from others who may (or may not) be more qualified than me.
A Brief Biographical Background
I am currently a student at Utah Valley University in the Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Education Teacher Certification Program. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher. I received my BS in Integrative Biology from Brigham Young University in April 2009. I grew up in the East. My pre-college education took place in Williamsville, NY; Benton, AR; and New Castle, PA. I'd like to say that this diversity of locations of education has given me greater insight to the American Education System, but really it was just school for me. Just what I did. Nothing too special.
So, Why Teaching?
While at BYU I never thought I'd end up taking the path to an educational career. Honestly, I just took biology classes because I liked them. I never really thought about what I was going to do after graduation. Graduation came and went. I needed a job. I wasn't prepared for a career. I found myself stuck in vocational limbo. It was difficult to find a job. I didn't even know what I wanted to do with my life... How then did I end up where I am today? The biggest factor that led me here was the opportunity to work as a youth counselor for Especially For Youth in the summer of 2009 and 2010. I found that I worked well with teenagers. Even scarier, I found that I enjoyed it. I enjoyed being around them. I enjoyed talking and listening to them. I enjoyed hearing about their lives and their struggles. I enjoyed teaching them. Am I crazy? That's yet to be determined...
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