I wanted to be nothing but the best for every single one of my students and no matter how hard I tried to leave a day’s work in the classroom, I couldn’t help but bring things home with me. The role that the teacher takes on in a child’s life is not one we take lightly. It’s no secret that teachers are not in the profession for the money. I don’t want to focus on the challenges of teaching in this post, but there are many articles including this one that do a good job of painting a picture of the all-consuming profession. Meanwhile, the demands of the profession and overall expectations became greater. With all the appointments we had at the fertility clinic, grief counseling, and my overall uncertainty about everything in my life, I noticed my love for teaching started to slip away. That following school year was really tough for me.
My entire perspective on life changed at that time. So in a matter of a few short months, my life had been completely flipped upside down and I would never be the same person. I’ve shared our story before but shortly before we received Dan’s diagnosis, I also lost my only brother unexpectedly. I now understand the meaning behind John Lennon’s popular quote “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans” because that is exactly how it happened for me and Dan. It was extremely rewarding and I was using my gifts and talents while living out my passions. While we all know teaching has its challenges, I absolutely loved it. My first few years of teaching were wonderful. So, 2010 – 2011 was overall one of the best years of my life at the time. Two of my biggest dreams had come true! Plus, we had just finished our great adventure living abroad in Costa Rica. I was so proud of the letters added to the beginning and end of my name: Mrs.
Then I had to spend a year as an assistant just to get my foot in the door since I was in a district where teaching positions were very competitive.Īround the same time that I finally became a teacher, I also married Dan so I was completely over the moon. I had worked so hard for it, earning not only my bachelor’s and teaching licensure but also my Masters of Education. I will never forget the day that I received a phone call from my first principal offering me a position as a kindergarten teacher. For as long as I can remember I have always dreamed of being a teacher.
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