15 years ago when I was graduating from college everyone told me that I should be a teacher. After all, I come from a family of teachers (my aunt, sister, and now a niece, are all teachers). I chose a different path. A path that was incredibly rich and rewarding, and yet, just not right. It's taken me a long time to say this, but finally, I want to be a teacher.
Not that I regret the path I chose 15 years ago. In many ways, it is that path that has given me different experiences that I believe will make me a successful teacher. I have received so many opportunities for which I am so grateful. I have been a follower and a leader. I have traveled to many parts of the world, lived overseas and know what it is like to be a minority and not speak the language around me. I have worked with college students and observed their lack of critical thinking, social and general academic skills and seen them struggle through school. I have also seen college kids who soared and always credited a favorite teacher for giving them confidence in some arena. I have seen what a difference a good teacher can make. I hope to be that kind of teacher - the one students talk about years later, as the one who made a difference.
So no, I don't regret the past 15 years. I look forward to taking full advantage of all of those experiences, as well as new ones to come, as I teach in the classroom.
Thanks for considering me.
