Slice of Life is sponsored every Tuesday by Stacey and Ruth from Two Writing Teachers. For the month of March we are challenging ourself to write a Slice A Day. Here we go!
Wow, my
28th slice, and only three more to go! Today as I was debating what
I could possibly write a slice about I thought about something else I am
counting down, graduate school. After taking thirty-four hours of classes in
the past three semesters (plus summer) I am in my final two courses. And not
just the final two, I only have seven classes left. Ahhh, I can see the light.
I should
briefly mention that my dad has tried for my entire teaching career to convince
me to become a principal, and I always refused. It wasn’t until I gave some
consideration to the following facts that I decided to go for it. One, I could
make more money as I taught because another degree gives me more education hours.
Two, having the degree allowed me to apply for a principal job if and when one
materialized that I was interested in.
So in
August of 2010 I began this program and I have to say the single best thing
about it has been getting to know the other 15 teachers in my cohort. They are
an amazing group of people and I will truly miss them when we are done. I won’t
miss assigned readings, papers, presentations, or lectures. J
Tonight I began the drive over to Champaign once again. My usual routine involves
a stop at Café Kopi for something to eat and a chai latte. Grabbed that and
then headed to class.
My professor for School Finance is the same professor we had for School Law.
He’s one of my favorite professors because instead of keeping us from 5:30-9:30
we usually get out at 8:30. (It’s the little things!) Tonight we learned about
Title One funds and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA.
Exciting stuff.
