I just started thinking about this. My entire identity is about to change.
What's one of the first things people ask when they meet you? "What do you do?"
I always had the same answer "I'm in marketing and promotions for a non-profit." If they showed any interest, I might elaborate. But it doesn't SOUND interesting. And it wasn't, really. It wasn't a BAD job, but it's not particularly exciting. I like the people I work(ed) with, and it was that, combined with inertia, that kept me at my job for 7 years.
But now I have a new, evolving answer.
"I'm student teaching in kindergarten."
"I'm becoming a teacher, and I'm currently looking for a full-time job for next fall."
"I'm a teacher."
Weird.
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Stephanie? Tower Players Stephanie? Am I remembering this correctly, or has premature senility set in? Assuming I'm right: This is Rob Montgomery – friend of Matt Larsen, housemate of Adam, Fred, and Larry. I stumbled across your blog from Matt, and wanted to send some words of encouragement your way.
I taught high school English for ten years, and now I'm working at the University of California, Santa Barbara, pursuing my PhD, but also teaching the methods classes for the English/Language Arts student teachers. If you want (or need) any advice about student teaching, the job search, or anything else, feel free to drop me a line. I know it's an incredibly overwhelming, unbelievably stressful time for you, so don't be a stranger if you have questions or problems.
rmontgom@education.ucsb.edu
http://goldstarrobotboy.wordpress.com/
Wait a sec. I AM crazy. Driving down the freeway earlier, I suddenly realized I had you mixed up with someone else. My apologies. The offer for advice/help still stands. I'm all about customer service.
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