Let me start by saying, yes, I have been adequately warned about becoming a teacher. In fact, every person who I speak to about potentially getting certified to teach discourages me with all their might. I mean every. single. person.
However, ever since CJ and I have met, I have been in a transition over my job and struggling to find work. Even though I have been home a lot and dream of being a Stay-At-Home Mom, I really do need to work in order for our family to obtain some more security. However, any kind of decent work, with benefits is really hard to come by here in this part of FL - especially for a TV Producer.
So I've been think, think, thinking. It might really be time for a career change. But what should I do? I've narrowed down my search to Social Work, Nursing and most of all Teaching. Ever since I was a little girl I had always seen myself teaching. I have been volunteering a lot at Gracie's school and I absolutely love it. I love elementary education and everything about it. So I started to research what exactly I'd need to do in order to become certified in the State of Florida. I was pleasantly surprised to see that since I already have a Bachelors degree I can just get certified through several routes for not very much money (relatively speaking).
As far as the naysayers go, I hear you. But let me ask this? If every person who wants to teach and make a difference in the lives the next generation is discouraged, who will be teaching our kids in 10 years? That thought just makes me so sad.
I think for me, and for our family, teaching is a great option. It not only provides a stable income, but also provides benefits and retirement. All things that we basically don't have now (for so many reasons). Additionally the hours are good for us and it would be great for Gracie if I could have the summers off with her (and any other children that might come along).
In any event, this is something that I am REALLY considering but am struggling to find the finances to start pursuing the certification. So I thought I'd give crowdfunding a chance and see what happens. I feel so funny, so silly and sooooo weird crowdfunding, but I thought hey, so many other people have done it and I really need to kick this redirection into high gear - so why not? Here's the link to check it out:
http://www.gofundme.com/Sbearkland
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