Another new life transition along with a rainy day inevitably results in reflecting in the blogosphere... and ohh how I've missed it!
Life as "Ms. Duggan" has officially begun, as thankfully, I am going to finally be a teacher this fall! This life goal started when I was 9, playing school with my little cousin and never following through with my promise that she could have her turn being the teacher, she just didn't understand the passion I already had for the profession! ;) I wonder how many people in my position, who like me, already have a stocked "teacher closet" they've excitedly been adding to for years from clearance bins and garage sales for that day when I would finally have my own classroom. It takes a certain kind of person to get excited about post-it notes, books and construction paper, but I am definitely one of them.
This last month and the few ahead have been and will be a wonderful new teacher honeymoon stage. I am aware of it's time limit, but have decided to enjoy it while it's here!! I've had my first interview, first job offer, first class list, first teacher meetings and will be spending the summer loving putting my first classroom together! You can expect that I'll be taking a picture posed by my door as soon as my name is on it!
I am aware I was born with rose colored glasses, and because of them I grew up soaking in every Lifetime movie about teachers that made a dramatic difference in poor, urban schools. (All in under 2 hours!) Thankfully, a little maturity and life experience has set in, I've put my cape back in my closet, and have become much more aware of the struggles my students and I are up against and how much I have to learn. It's going to require an amount of strength that I'll have to stretch for everyday. I imagine this next year is going to be one for the books (and hopefully the blog!).
5 comments:
Your such an inspiration. A breath of fresh air...Just so pleasant..but in the realest sense..I don't want to be a teacher..but still..Your blog was inspiring...Perhaps because your love and passion for what you do is clearly evident..but not because of what you are saying..bc of how you are saying it...sigh...Good Luck. Your going to be a fabulous Teacher!! ( Which Lucky school will you be teaching at? And What Lucky Grade?
Keep those rose-colored glasses on FOREVER!!! Amy has a few more things for you!!! I loved those years being a district mentor and spending my days helping new teachers. You are such an inspiration to us all!!!
Ms. Duggan,
You are to be commended for such a noble career choice and for such dedication over the years. Do you realize how lucky you are to know so early your calling, and to be heading toward that goal since childhood? Some people never know. I must say, a really good teacher who has made a difference in a child's life is a Godsend to be remembered that child's whole life. I fondly recall Mrs. Wicker. She was a gem for Luke's pre-school experience. I sent her updates and pictures, awards achieved, etc, all through grade school, high school and college. So get your mailbox ready because I KNOW yours will be full! Gob bless!
Becky
I am so proud of you!
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