Well everyone, I just
did it, I entered @
This is my 199/200
word essay…
I just finished my 18th school year as a public
school teacher, but overall I have 22 years’ experience teaching; my first 4
years of teaching was in the private preschool, Child Care Center setting. I
started in High School as a Career Vocational Education student and was a
non-traditional college student, meaning I worked full-time while earning my
college degree. Currently, for the past 6 years of my career, I teach high
school Career Vocational Education students. Just like many of my students, I
have other passions and interest outside of teaching; for example, I love
attending country music concerts and singing along to my favorite songs.
In high school I tried to write songs, as many great country artists
do, but they always turned into becoming better short stories. I started
writing a blog in 2015. I am a reader who knows the power of a story so I decided
to write mine. I had 300+ views on 1 blog. Thus, with a year off, I would like
to explore opportunities in the country music industry, especially being a part
of beach country concerts or song writing. I would like to share my journey online and with the
world. #workhard
As many of you know, I
am a huge fan of Kenny Chesney’s music. Secondly, I am a fan of all great music,
especially that tells a great story of real life. I am not sure what journey God
has for me next, but when I saw this contest, I just had to enter!
This essay contest was
a great end to my school year and reminded me to take a moment and focus on my
dreams. I always help guide my high school students with their dreams and
goals. We discuss goals that will help them to make money while pursuing
dreams. My students know that I want to be an author and after they graduate, some
find out about my interest in music.
I try very hard to be
professional and the teacher that the public says I should be. However, like
everyone else, I have dreams and enjoy adult things, like drinking responsibly
and attending concerts. I have made mistakes, like drinking a lil too much and
let’s say, getting sick; but for the most part, I am sure that people who know
me would agree that my image is that of a real teacher.
Lastly, I like
entering competitions and contest. Why not, somebody’s got to win!
I was not selected for
the NEA “Global Learning Fellowship.” I enjoyed expressing my interest on the
subject. However, during that same time, the NEA asked me to apply for the
Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), who accredits institutions,
which prepare future educators and I was accepted. “More than 800 educator
preparation providers participate in the CAEP…” they say I may be attending
training this July or sometime in 2018. I’m excited for this professional
opportunity.
Summertime is here, I’m
so ready!
