~Back To School~

For those of you who know, I work for the Los Angeles Unified School District as a Special Ed Trainee. I am pretty much a teachers assistant but don't make the same pay as assistants do. After working a year in my class this past year and subbing for summer school at my moms school, I have been told multiple times that I should become a teacher. To be honest with you, all growing up I said the one thing I would never like to be is a teacher because I was never good at school growing up and doing anything involved with "school" was NOT something I wanted for my future.

In order to go from a Trainee to an Assistant I have to have 12 units in either Child Development or Psychology. The more I thought about it and the longer I worked this past year the more I realized that I found my niche. I love special ed! I love the kids, the work, seeing them grow and learn. It is something I want to do for a long time. The more its been on my heart the more I thought that if im going to school for the 12 units I might as well just go for my teaching degree. I always regretted not finishing school and wished I had my degree. But at the time I honestly did not know what I wanted to do for school.

The more I talked to Darren about it the more he encouraged me to really do it. Knowing that he supports me 110% in this really gave me that extra motivation to really just do it. On top of that this will be a financially wise decision. Teachers make fairly descent money and that is something I have to have, a good paying job. Even better, when we do have kids, we will be on the same schedule. When they go to school I start work, when they get out of school I get off work. It is pretty ideal. I know its going to be a long process and I don't have the full-time hours to put towards a full load, but I know I will get there. Since we don't have kids at this time and don't plan on having kids probably for a few more years, now is the perfect time for this new adventure. And the best part is that I am actually excited about it.

On Saturday I took an Assessment Test for math and English to see where I will be placed. The English was easy but the math, oi! It's crazy how much you forget in 9 years! I am meeting with a Guidance Councilor this week to talk about my classes and which will be the best to start with and what all I need and about how long it will realistically take me. When I was in high school I hated it. I was not into school in any way shape or form except for theater and choir, but now I feel like im ready. I know how to apply myself, I know which ways of learning work best for me and even though I am little intimidated, I am truly excited and can't wait to start this new journey into our future together!

Here's to school and the long road to graduation!

Cheers,

Kristin

Comments

[Analiza]

I am beyond so proud of you! And you are so blessed to have a supportive husband! There is no doubt in my mind that you will complete this course with flying colors! Ahhhh! I live vicariously through your educational goals! One day, when my children are a little older I'll be able to follow my dreams! Good luck and happy learning! So so so proud of you!