Being an administrator has never been something I have dreamed about for my future. I knew when I was a young child and even more so as a high school student that I wanted to be a teacher. I had no doubts through college that being a teacher was my calling for my future. In my first year of teaching, those doubts crept in my mind due to the stress of the first year and a rough first grade class. After making it through my first year and having a wonderful experience with my second class, I began really enjoying teaching and discovered those doubts were due to feelings of inadequacy.
After teaching for five years, I decided it was time to get my masters degree. I decided to go back to my alma mater, the University of North Alabama, and get my degree in Elementary Education because I couldn't imagine doing anything besides being a teacher. If life went according to my plan, I would continue to be a teacher, get married, and have a family. Being a teacher seemed like the perfect wife and mommy job.
Last school year (2011-2012), I felt like I was in a little bit of a rut. I found myself wondering if I was really going to be a teacher the rest of my life and my plan of becoming a wife and mommy hadn't become a reality. Although I love being in the classroom, I felt like it wasn't a challenge for me anymore. On a Wednesday in November, I was talking with a friend who suggested I go back to school. She had observed that I seemed to enjoy being in school (I know that sounds nerdy). The very next day....out of the blue....my principal came up to me and told me that I should get my administration degree through the Samford cohort program. Through these two series of events and much prayer, I entered into this Samford cohort program.
To be honest, I'm still very nervous about the possibility of becoming an administrator. I still love teaching and interacting with students. However, I truly believe that this is the path God has put me on and I know he will guide me to the place that He has for me. I've really enjoyed the classes that I've had thus far in the Samford cohort program. The classes and teachers have helped build confidence and enthusiam in me regarding becoming an administrator. I look forward to the future and seeing God's plan (and maybe not mine) unfold.
"'For I know the plans I have for you', declares the Lord, 'plans for good and not harm, to give you a hope and a future'". Jeremiah 29:11
I absolutely LOVE this narrative Kellie! So reflective and personal. You have such a sweet and gentle spirit I know that you would make a huge impact on any school and/or classroom that you lead! Plus you included one of my favorite scriptures :)
ReplyDeleteI ditto Linda. Sometimes I wonder if being a wife and mommy is in the cards for me, too. But for now, I'm happy with 19 kids and a really big faculity family...and a growing cohort family too! :)
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