I Want to Be a Teacher!

Ms. Sewell October 10, 2015
I came home from my first day of kindergarten and my head was spinning.  New friends.  New school supplies.  New books.  New teacher.  
"Mom, I know what I want to be when I grow up," said my five year old self walking home from the bus stop.
"What's that, honey?"
"A teacher."
"That's nice, dear."
Fast forward 25 years and here I am.  Ten years of teaching experience behind me, and I've learned quite a few things.  It's not all about new school supplies and new books (although, those are still some of my favorite things).  It's not about correcting worksheets and answering questions.  It's not about filling in data sheets and reporting scores.

 I've learned it's about relationships, getting creative, long hours, encouragement, patience, persistence, and humor.  Oh, and coffee.  Lots of coffee.

 So follow me on this journey through time.  I'll be sharing some of my questionable wisdom, funny stories, and tools that will hopefully help and inspire that little teacher in all of us.
Ms. Sewell

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I have ten years of teaching experience at the 2nd, 5th, and 6th grade levels. Language arts is by far my favorite subject to teach, and I just finished my Masters in Reading from UVA. I believe strongly in arts integration and have watched it level the classroom playing field for second language students and those with special needs. I've been lucky to be involved in the Kennedy Center's CETA program (Changing Education Through the Arts), and have learned a tremendous amount about teaching through the arts. As seriously as I take my job, I've also learned that you have to find the humor in it, because the clientele you work with is rarely serious. I've also learned that there's always room for improvement and sharing is a necessity for survival.

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  1. UnknownOctober 13, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Hi popped over from the forum.

    There is no way for your adoring fans to follow you! You need a side bar thingie... (Sorry I'm not good at this stuff wither!)

    Anyway lovely first post :)

    http://beforecharlees30.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Ms. SewellOctober 13, 2015 at 6:43 AM

      Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and for the feedback! I have a spot now where you can sign up by email. Great suggestion :)

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