I was at my mom's house this afternoon to pick up my dog Remy (my mom dog sits while I coach after school) and as I walked into the back door the first words I said were:
"I am going to have the BEST school year ever!"
And I meant it too. My journey to becoming a teacher was a resistant path. I was always strongest in English classes and knew that would be my major in college, but when my father told me I should become a teacher because, "it is a great occupation for women," I was dead set against his recommendation just to prove to him that his comment was sexist. As I began working at a small public relations company after graduating, I soon was disenchanted with working behind a desk all day and did the only thing knew best: entered graduate school. I substitute taught to earn some money and realized that the classroom was where I should be.
And voila: daddy was right. So now I have the best job in the world and wake up excited for work each and every day (no joke). My students inspire me most because every year, every day, every period they change, keep me on my toes and give me insight into their worlds while sharing mine. I hope I can inspire you in some way during the year and look forward to what you all have to teach me in return.
If you have any questions regarding anything we do in class, assignments or life in general, email me:
edepalo@woboe.org
