I've waited a long time to be able to say that I have a job, I AM a teacher, and no I am not crazy for wanting to work with children. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than touching a life a child and knowing I am some how making a difference. Will I always see and know the outcome, no, but that's not what's important.
BEST DAY of my LIFE:
Last Thursday, September 3rd, the principal of the school where I have been subbing came into my room to tell me that the principal of another school in the district wanted to interview. When he first told me about the job I wasn't sure what exactly it was for. I got the idea that it was going to be an aide position, which wouldn't be bad because I would be getting benefits plus it would give me more experience in another school. After failed attempts of trying to reach the principal I went back to the classroom to finish working on getting grades into the computer. When I left the school I had a voicemail from the principal, so I was able to call her on her cell phone to schedule the interview. We decided that I would come to her school at 7 and then be off to where I was currently teaching. I was to busy the night before with grading that I didn't even have time to think about or get nervous for the interview.
I got up the next morning like normal, except I put on a suit instead of jeans and a t-shirt, since it was a Friday. I arrived at the school a few minutes early, still not really nervous. I went into the office, told them why I was there, which explained why my attire didn't fit in with the other adults in the building. I probably stuck out like a sore thumb, but I was greeted with friendly faces, which was comforting and inviting. I waited a few minutes before the Assistant Principal came in and introduced herself. I was already familiar with who she was, but had never meet her. She is probably the sweetest and bubbly person I have ever meet. She explained what I was interviewing for, at this point I still didn't know. To my surprise I found out that it was for a full-time 4th Grade Reading Teacher, although it would only be for this school year. Fine by me. Ill take a full-time job. Basically I would be pulling out 50 or so students a day and working with them. Not to shabby of a job for a first year teacher. I was excited right away, because I want to get my masters in reading. We talked about the job some and she looked at my resume. I then moved into the Principal's office to officially begin the interview. The principal and I talked for a few minutes, getting to know each other and I immediately felt welcomed respected. The assistant principal soon joined us and we continued to talk. I never really felt like I was being "interviewed." It was more of just talking with fellow colleagues. I could've stayed there and talked all day if I didn't have to get back to school and teach. I left the interview with the biggest grin on my face, knowing that I would be back. They told me that they would let me know something by the end of the day.
When I got back to school and walked in the front office the ladies who worked in the there asked me how it went and of course all they needed to do was look at the big smile on my face to get the answer. I was on cloud 9! I anxiously waited all afternoon for them to call me. When I was walking the students to the buses my principal comes walking down the hall. Not really thinking anything of it, he pulls me into a room and offers me a congratulations and a hug. He told me that they were going to call me and officially give me the news, so I needed to hurry so that they could catch me on my cell phone. I get no cell service out in the county. As I walk out to buses to finish my duties of the day one of the teachers turns around and gives me the "So? Did you get it look?" while holding her hands out. I give her a big thumbs up! When I made it out to the buses I found the teacher that I interned under to inform her of the news. Without her nothing would have been possible. She made phone calls, sent emails, and got me in contact with the right people. I continued to spread the good news with the other teachers I work with. I gathered my things together and did some house keeping before leaving. I really wanted to answer the phone call I knew was coming. When I left I still didn't have a call, so I called my mom first to share the good news. Still no call , after getting off the phone with her. As I was driving down the road I realized that my phone was still on silent and that I had missed the call. I had a voice mail, but because I couldn't get a good signal I was unable to listen to it until I was on the interstate. I tried calling back and got the "the number you have called cannot be reached as dialed" answer. I was so annoyed at that women, only to find out that I dialed the wrong area code. Hey, it happens! I redialed and got the busy signal about a half a dozen times before I got through.
When the Assistant Principal got on the phone she asked me if I wanted to be a member of the Beauregard team? I said, "Absolutely!" I don't think thats what I really said, but close enough. At this point she told me that the position might be for a classroom teacher. The position is state funded, so they are dictated in how they can spend the money. Some many thoughts about this, but not the appropriate time to go off on a rant. One day, there will be a day. She told me that if I wanted to see my classroom over the weekend to give her a call and she would be glad to meet me out there. So, today I ventured about there to see where I will be spending the next 8 months and hopefully years to come. I have a lot to do this week to get ready for next Monday, but I can't wait! This is what I was made to do.
Without my faith in God and knowing that he will provide for me at the right time none of this would have worked out the way that it did.
"And who knows but that you have come to a position for such a time as this." -Esther 4:14
Who knows?
God knows and I know.
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