I remember when you took the big leap (thank goodness you did btw) what you are doing now is super important.
I gave up teaching when i moved to the USA thinking it was for a short time - then i discovered just how DIFFERENT the education system is here in comparison (to Australia) and then i found out about the PAY and so no - i never did go back.
As someone that loves learning and loves my experience as a teacher what i miss is those random moments of joy and flashes of understanding that kids show you when they understand something new. I miss that. The learners. Not all students are learners but some most definitely are. For them i feel sad that the system is letting THEM down too.
I so appreciate you taking that huge step and all you do now.
Thanks. :) Maybe if I sit down and remember, some of those "worth it" moments will come back. On the other hand, it's also important for me not to dwell too much in the past.
I have had longer to miss it I suspect. I believe it is a time thing.
Have you by chance (I am trying to find out) been able to ascertain if all garden amendments (soils/seed starting bags etc) are safe from Bird Flu? I guess i need to understand if they have been heat treated because i don't want to deliberately introduce something here unconsciously and spring is starting to call!
I know at least four people who are education majors and on the cusp of graduating and entering the workforce. I wonder if they'll stay in the field for long or if they'll become homeschool co-op teachers or something.
You’re a fabulous teacher and a huge loss to the kids. I bet your former students follow you.
Education can take more than one form, it's true.
I remember when you took the big leap (thank goodness you did btw) what you are doing now is super important.
I gave up teaching when i moved to the USA thinking it was for a short time - then i discovered just how DIFFERENT the education system is here in comparison (to Australia) and then i found out about the PAY and so no - i never did go back.
As someone that loves learning and loves my experience as a teacher what i miss is those random moments of joy and flashes of understanding that kids show you when they understand something new. I miss that. The learners. Not all students are learners but some most definitely are. For them i feel sad that the system is letting THEM down too.
I so appreciate you taking that huge step and all you do now.
Thanks. :) Maybe if I sit down and remember, some of those "worth it" moments will come back. On the other hand, it's also important for me not to dwell too much in the past.
I have had longer to miss it I suspect. I believe it is a time thing.
Have you by chance (I am trying to find out) been able to ascertain if all garden amendments (soils/seed starting bags etc) are safe from Bird Flu? I guess i need to understand if they have been heat treated because i don't want to deliberately introduce something here unconsciously and spring is starting to call!
I know at least four people who are education majors and on the cusp of graduating and entering the workforce. I wonder if they'll stay in the field for long or if they'll become homeschool co-op teachers or something.