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Not the career I envisioned when I was in my early 20s, but finding my way to this vocation has shaped my life in innumerable wonderful ways. High emotional/intellectual/physical demands, but the payoff is 100% worth it. Every day is different, the human connection is so good, and if you’re someone who’s excited by stretching and growing, there’s always room to sharpen your craft. An art and a science. Not for everyone but so proud it’s for me!
3 days ago
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@seimi
I am always curious to hear it from the teachers. My kids are young and their teachers’ jobs are… so tough. Thank you ❤️
@adelaide
I taught elementary for 14 years. It is definitely the hardest job in education — love teaching middle school now! — but it is the best incubator for learning how to teach exceptionally well.
@seimi
Of all the grades, I think my middle school teachers made the biggest impact in my life.
Also: note to self to remember this when I’m wrecked with anxiety of my kid getting a step closer to middle school 😅😅😅
@allieleighblum
This resonates so deeply! I’m 31 and just started my career in education/early literacy as a K-3 reading tutor at a public charter elementary school. It’s not the job that I envisioned having in my 20s, and now I simply couldn’t imagine doing anything else. So happy I made the leap.
@adelaide
So excited for you, Allie!
@sarahbeck
I think about going into teaching all the time, at nearly 40 it feels like I might finally have the maturity and fortitude. The teachers in my life and my children's life have been and are immeasurably important.
@jennawrites
I’m in library school, and my programs has a path that includes a teaching certification. Thank you for teaching AND sharing your enthusiasm for the work!
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