The Next Phase

Well today I had my first interview. It was a great experience. I met with three people from Union County Schools who handle the Federal programs which include the More at Four Pre K classes. I believe it went very well. I felt very comfortable and thanks to my experience and my wonderful instructors at CPCC and UNCC I was well versed in what happens in a pre-k classroom. I left there feeling good but thought whatever happens happens if I get a call back to interview with the principal then great if not it won't be because I blew the interview it will be because it was not meant to be.
Less than 3 hours later....A phone call asking me to interview with the principal of one of the schools!!!! OMG you could have heard me squeal in South Carolina!! When I called I was asked if I could come in this afternoon!! I said yes of course.
A very different interview a little more laid back and more about myself and my experience than what I knew about a Pre k classroom. Again I feel it went well. I felt very comfortable and believe I presented myself as a confident, well educated, experienced candidate. One that will be an asset to their program.
Anyway it still stands that if I am fortunate to be offered a position then it is meant to be, if not then I know this was not the place where I am suppose to be. I have been on a high for the day and it felt wonderful! I can't wait to see what happens next!!!

The search continues!

Well I have my first interview next week! It is with Union County Schools! Of course my preference would be to stay with CMS and even better would be with Idlewild but right now.....I will be lucky to get a teaching job anywhere. Besides God may have plans for me elsewhere. It might be good for me to move out of my comfort zone and move forward. If that means a new school or school system then I am game! And to be totally honest I have been really thinking about a pre-k position as a new adventure! So I am researching info on More at Four classrooms as this is an area I am most unfamiliar with and need to know more about.
My "supply room" AKA spare room is organized and looks fabulous! I am amazed at the stuff I have! As I said before I can set up an entire classroom at least for kindergarten and have to purchase little to nothing! It was so much fun to go through everything. I found books I forgot I had, teacher supplies galore, and file after file of activities. I am proud of myself for keeping a copy of every thing I liked or enjoyed over the years. Jay is proud of the fact that I threw so much away! lol.
Ok got to get back to my research Thanks Hillary for the website!

The search for a teaching position

Well Summer is here and I have completed my college journey...for now. My degree is in Child and Family Development with my license to teach being Birth to Kindergarten. I also have a minor in psychology which I would love to pursue further.

The search for a teaching position has begun in full force. It looks as if CMS is still putting displaced teachers and Teach for America teachers in any available slots. But I know that God has a position out there for me. Whether it is this school year or not is of course unknown nor is the school or even the district but I have placed that in His hands ... reluctantly lol. I have sent in one resume so far for a More at Four position in Union County will find out this week if I am granted an interview.

For now I have a lot to do including getting my teaching materials organized and boy there are a lot of them. Thanks to Tanya Little, Jen White, Traci Smith and of course Christy Dunson. I am amazed at how much I have accumulated over the years. I believe I could set up an entire classroom right now and have little if anything to purchase!

I am lucky in that I have a job. No matter what happens I have my position as a teachers assistant at Idlewild Elementary School where I have been for the past 11 years. I thank God everyday for that job for it is not only an income but a stepping stone to a teaching position. If I had not followed that calling 11 years ago I would not have fulfilled my lifelong goal to go to college and become a teacher. I am lucky also in that my 11 years as a TA will advance me 5 years experience as a teacher!