Teacher of the Year

I have been thinking about what I want to say in this post.  It's crazy really.  I was selected, out of all the teachers at ATE, to be their "Teacher of the Year". I still can't believe it. They chose ME. I struggle so much with a poor sense of self. There are honestly "better" teachers than me. I can tell you that I work waaay beyond 40 hours per week. I can tell you I love my job. I can tell you that I can't imagine doing anything else with my life. I know that God has called me to this profession.

Over the last week I have had to write my "Philosophy of Education" and update my resume. I have had to analyze, deeply, why I teach. I have been forced to give myself credit for things that I do, just because I love my students. A long time ago, I wanted to leave nursing and I couldn't find my career path. I heard a speaker say "Do what you love and the rest will follow.".  I will never be rich with money, in my teaching career, but this week I have been rich indeed. I am doing what I love and the rest is following.

Within the next few weeks, I will be interviewed by a panel of administrators to determine if I will be selected to represent our school district at the state level.  I have absolutely no idea if this will happen for me. If it does, fine.  If it doesn't, that's alright too. I can only hope to represent my school and my profession well.

TTFN