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Name: Lisa
Country: United States
Gender: Female
Interests: Things that interest me:
*photography, mainly black and white
*travelling, everywhere and anywhere
*Superman, he's my hero!!!
*I also like to cook
*I hope to someday learn how to draw, play guitar, sew, own a coffe shop or a resturant...and the list goes on and on!
Occupation: Middle School Teacher
Message: message me
Member Since:
6/30/2004
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| The month of April very well may shape my future.
April 12 I have three extremely important exams. I have to pass them in order to get a MI teaching license (well at least to fulfill part of my requirements)
April 16 and 17 I will be attending job fairs at two of the universities within close proximity to my current residence.
I don't really understand why I am in MI right now...I mean technically yes, it has been a rebuilding year. God has been working on my heart over the last few days about relocating...again. I have no idea where; I simply know some of the cities/states that will be recruiting at the job fairs. I don't know if I'm ready to move again. willing, yes - but I don't really want to. I have friends here, good support systems, a good doctor, and my family. I can replace all but my family if I move - it will just take time. I guess that's why God has chosen to work on me almost a month in advance. Well I'm sure I wouldn't have to make any commitments at these schools for a few months - I am just not sure that i can even afford to visit the schools. I wouldn't mind vacationing or even temporarily living at some of these locations, but moving is stressful and I have no desire to move back and forth again.
Who knows maybe something will open up here in August and make the waiting and uncertainty worth while...Only time will tell
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| hahaha Okay, so I was looking at museum websites today, and I decided to see what was in my own city. It took me to the Ypsi's website. I actually learned a lot about the town I've lived in on and off for the last 23 years. I was told in school that Ypsi was named after some war hero, who may have been french ... wrong he was Greek, and it wasn't the original name....interesting oh the things you can learn on the internet. Well I'm off to spend some gift cards. Happy Holidays!! | | |
| I talked to the principal of the school I was applying for, and well he now is interviewing two men who are both more highly qualified for the job than I am. I am only slightly disappointed. I never completely felt at peace about taking the job, nor was I sure it was God's will. So in that respect I'm not at all surprised this job is no longer an option. I am only disappointed because I was looking for something more stable. Even though I would have viewed the job as another stage of limbo. I sincerely hope I do not have to substitute teach for three years before finding a job, even though that is the norm in this area... I miss investing in my students and consistently teaching. I do however love the variety offered in subbing...I need to find a second job though, and I am certainly not looking forward to that :( | | |
| Well, I do believe I will be taking that job after all. God is in the process of making it clear and reaffirming that this is where he wants me. I am in for some financially stressful times, but the best place to be is in the center of God's will. There are some very cool long-term possibilities coming with this job. Starting with August 2008 there is a middle school language arts position opening that I would be prime candidate for...yay!! (why did I even bother taking science classes? I cannot for the life of me ever teach that subject unless I'm a substitute!) I have a lot of decisions that I need to prayerfully make. I have been evaluating some of them and am having quite a hard time because of the clash between what I view as wise/logical and my emotions/will. The prices of gas are also weighing heavily because of the financial strains I'm going to be under. However there are some very promising living conditions that are less than ideal but completely feasible..... .......that is for another day...... | | |
| Yesterday I had my interview. It went well. I don't know if I'm supposed to have the job or not. The principal was telling me a little bit about his other two candidates, and well...he's in a difficult position. No one is quite qualified like he wants for the position. I am a middle school (+) language arts and science teacher (-) with experience (+) who graduated from Cedarville (+) and has a current Ohio license (+) who absolutely loves to work with middle schoolers (+) who also went to a Christian HS (+). Candidate b has a job (-) and doesn't know whether she wants to leave or not b/c of the money (-) wants to teach in a better atmosphere (+) . candidate c is finishing up his student teaching in December (+) has a history degree (+) for high school (+/-) is graduating from Bob Jones (-/+) has a good grasp on teaching in Christian schools (+) doesn't know if he likes middle schoolers (-) doesn't really have any other job options at this point. I realize that God has a plan and will act accordingly; however, I have public school experience and subbing experience. I am not opposed to teaching in a public school or a charter school. I really like science and language arts and is thinking about letting my ohio license expire b/c I'm working on my MI license. I have laid the ground work in many of these schools for a job if one becomes available. I have a lot of cool ideas for teaching history b/c I always have ideas. If I don't get this job I'm not worried about my overall well-being. This poor soon to be grad however appears to need the job more than I do. I know that I can get a job for next fall if I have the right licensure. I have a job right now. I am highly qualified and can actually teach in more than just Christian schools. This poor guy is going to have to find a job in January which is already difficult. He has to work in a Christian school so the sooner he gets in the better. He's qualified to teach history and can probably bring a completely different potentially accurate view to the table of how to go about properly educating the future of america about their past. I am going to fill out the application and send it in and wait. I have no idea who God wants for the job, but I will be completely at peace with his decision. I do not envy this principal, because this is a tough decision. On one hand you have a very successful teacher with experience who loves middle schoolers, and on the other hand you have a fresh grad who is well-versed in the subject area who might learn to love middle schoolers once he has the chance to work with them. I am praying for you Mr. principal!! | | |
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