I think I have figured out what I want to be when I grow up!
Seriously though, Yesterday I was talking with some people about my whole life/work situation. I told them how I just was feeling unsure about going the technical school route, and how none of my options really excited me.
One of the people asked me what were my greatest passions in life. I immediately responded: children, books and computers!
Since they already knew that I don't wish to go back into the classroom, they suggested that I might enjoy being a school librarian!
I mulled over that idea most of last night (and overslept this morning getting to the gym!) Then today I spent a good bit of time researching it and thinking about it.
It just feels right. I am going to go back to school and get my Masters in Library Science with Certification for being a School Librarian.
My next step is to refresh my math skills, etc., and then to take the GRE.
Then, I am going to present a proposal to the WIA people as to why they should pay for me to get my Masters (or at least enough credits to get the certification) instead of paying for me to go to a technical school.
Whether or not they are willing to help me out, I am going to do this. It will just be more financially difficult without their help.
If I am accepted into the program, then that means I will be here in Texas for at least another year.
University of North Texas is where I am thinking of going. They have an on campus option, and an on-line option. If I can, I'm going to see if I can do some combination of the two options to provide the most flexibility.
I am truly excited about this!
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I heard back from one of the Craigslist ads I responded to yesterday. I am to call on Monday to set up an interview. It is a part time position that pays $12/hr.
But, if I can combine it with my gym job, then maybe it'll be enough to manage through school without cutting into savings too much.
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Today's Accomplishments:
1. Gym - 8:15 - 6:15
2. Decided what I want to do when I grow up!
3. Updated blog (Potluck idea)
4. Not much else
Saturday's Gameplan:
1. church
2. update blog
3. get laundry together
4. do laundry at Mom's
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Have a great weekend everyone!
I Think I Figured It Out!
February 28th, 2009 at 03:38 am
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I just made the decision to get my Masters of Art in Education to teach Elem. school. I start in May!!
Doesn't it feel good to look forward to something?
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What grade level are you wanting to teach? I taught first, second and fifth. Are you going to specialize in a certain area, such as reading or English?
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Good luck! Sounds like this self discovery is the first step in a new journey - or new chapter in old life? Were you a teacher before?
February 28th, 2009 at 08:00 pm 1235851209
Yes, I taught elementary school for 8 years. I actualy started this blog here in January of the last year I taught.
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My BFF got her Masters in Library Science mostly online thru University of Houston. She did go to the campus for a couple of weekend long classes. They also have the hospitality school there so the library students got to stay in the school's hotel!
My goal is to work part-time in a library when I (hopefully early) retire from my full time job. I love books and the library too!
Congratulations on figuring out what you want to be when you grow up!!!
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