Why...

All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once (s)he grows up-Pablo Picasso.

The Purpose of this Blog is to serve as a journal where I can reflect on my experiences in teaching while a graduate student at the College of Charleston. Let me start by explaining makes me want to become an early childhood teacher. And because I have most recently shifted away from the fashion industry, I think it only appropriate for me to explain with this example...  


In some ways I feel as though I have gone shopping, and either tried on, or gone through all of the shoes in the store, only to find that the ones that I think I like don't actually fit and all the rest are not at all "me". Sometimes you get lucky though, and uncover a pair, where you least expect it. I never thought I would end up in teaching but I after learning more about myself through other career paths, I believe teaching will be the right fit for me. And by "right", I mean something I can do a good job in and also enjoy. I hope it to be a career where I can use my love of learning, my active lifestyle, my creativity, background in art, getting to know people on a personal level, and teamwork skills to reach their goals. I feel that watching people learn something for the first time, is exciting and very fulfilling. I know that I can remember my teachers that took a personal interest in me and taught me an immense amount, both in and out of the classroom. I can remember how excited I used to get in school when suddenly clicked for me. Working hard at something and succeeding is both rewarding for not just the teacher and students, but the student's parents as well. Many of my teachers made a lasting impression on me, helping me to get to where I am today, and I hope to be able to do that for others.

It only being my first year, I have a lot to learn. But I hope this first semester I can start by building a strong foundation and general understanding of what makes a good teacher. Purposeful communication is a skill, of which I want to stay focused.