I graduated with the feeling of pride and enthusiasm to infuse new ideas and technologies into our school systems. I graduated feeling hopeful and idealistic that I can help to make a change in education and help the students develop a new love for learning, as I had through this program. I graduated in amazement at how fun and fulfilling it felt to learn new things and then be able to use these new tools.
It is now the Middle of August, I have been applying madly for teaching positions all over. I have sent out almost 50 applications. I have gotten a few interviews, most I knew at the end that it was not meant to be, although I had to wait for weeks for them to get back to me with the official rejection. I am at a loss!! I keep getting the "you don't have enough experience" You know what? You are right! I don't have enough experience doing the same old thing, setting up the same old projects. I have NEW ideas, NEW visions, NEW methods that are exciting and fun and motivating students to learn how to learn!!!
The news last night commented on jobs that are available and that no one is prepared for, math and science is needed more focus on in school. So, the nation is in a bad way because they aren't being taught math and science...yet HELLO!! NO one is HIRING teachers who have NEW IDEAS!!!
If you have a connection with a school that is open and willing to use new technology and make learning fun... please contact me:) I am a passionate teacher who loves to learn and wants to share that love of learning with students.
