I honestly do not know exactly were the idea to become a teacher came from. I have always been good with children and love to be around them (most of the time). The idea most likely began when I was in fourth or fifth grade. I loved those teachers and loved to help around the classroom. Another teacher the influenced me was my Orientation and Mobility teacher Jalayne Jermain. During one of our activities, I helped a little first grade student who was nearly blind, keep her balance while we were ice skating. Jalayne told me that I would make a great Special Education teacher.
I decided that was exactly what I wanted to be. Special Ed teacher are in high demand. I thought it would be great working with Special Needs students. Throughout Junior High and High School, I peer tutored the special needs students at my school. I also began taking a Sign Language class and decided I wanted to be a Deaf-Blind specialist. Once I graduated from high school and started at UVU, I realized that to fullfill that teaching goal, I would have to go to another school. I decided to get my Elementary teaching degree and if I still wanted to become a Special Ed teacher, I could take classes at a later time at another school.
Too bad for the profession that we don't offer that program here...you would be great!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to send you into the field of teaching. You seem to be excited and have lots of new and fresh ideas to include in your classroom. This assignment seems to have been a fun exercise for you and I hope that your dreams become a reality for both your students and yourself.
Nice job on the blog...looking forward to next week's blog!
PS...I am excited to be a part of the process to help you become a great teacher!