Quote from: NickSister on November 18, 2007, 06:16:53 PM
What would you like to teach, Jaimey?
I went to teachers training college for a bit intending to teach in...um I guess you guys in the States call it High School. I was going to be qualified to teach Biology, Math(s), Physics, and Chemistry. I got to my first teaching placement and suddenly was reminded that kids were not there to learn, so I packed it in. I could not hack it. Looking back I should have trained to teach younger kids. I think I would have liked that much better. Make sure you take time to develop 'the stare' and learn some crowd control techniques.
At first, I'll probably go for middle school science/social studies. It just depends on what the school of education determines a geography major to be...I'd prefer social studies. My first goal is to get my teaching certification so that I could teach while earning my master's in teaching. After that, I think I'd either like to become certified to teach high school English/creative writing, go into administration, or get my doctorate in education and try my best to improve the public school system. I'm not ambitious at all...
And I've got the stare down...my little brother >

is 13.
Posted on: November 22, 2007, 12:32:37 AM
Quote from: cindybc on November 19, 2007, 01:04:57 AM
Hi all and Jaimey
QuoteI'm glad that I'm different. I'm glad you all are different and that we are all different together. Unique just like everyone else? Absolutely. If I were like everyone else, I'd be bored to death.
I do so agree with that statement, I don't remember not having anyone think I wasn't weird. Why should I even want to change that at 62? The only thing I don't like at times is the loneliness. Well Wing Walker and I went to Seattle to meet with a lady for lunch. She is a member of Susan's and she's a wonderful soul. At least I am not alone, I have a new friend and I have my Wing Walker. and you guys.
Cindy
I'm definitely the type that revels in being different.

I used to have some friends who tried so hard to be a part of the "popular" crowd and they would subtly criticize me for not being like them. Too bad they can't see how much more fun I have than they do.

I wish I could draw. Even my stick people look stupid...

. My main interests are manga, books, music (I played percussion through college, but I'm not very good...I prefer singing in my car

), etc. I really want to get into education reform in the US because public education is pretty bad in some areas. That's one thing I'm passionate about (not so passionate about those student loans though...). I also do a lot of creative writing and I would like to write novels...I'm always so excited when I get an idea, but then my motivation disappears...it's going to take a while.

If I do write that best selling novel, I'll let you know!