Passing the Knowledge

During my sophomore year, I almost changed my major. At this point, I was pursuing a degree in Theatre Directing, but I had friends taking theatre classes with me, but also within the College of Education. They were going to have a(n) (almost) guaranteed job after they graduated, and I would pursue a major city. Their ideals made more sense. However, being the hard-headed individual that I am, I had to finish in four years. Switching majors would cost me another semester or two, and finishing later would mean I would fail.

Eventually I got my MFA (that's a whole other post) and was able to teach at any university or college that would take me. I am forever grateful I was given the chance at my current college, where I was hired for four semesters to teach as an adjunct until a full-time position opened up. I love where I teach. I love my colleagues. I love my office. My students. Everything.

But, teaching is hard.

What happens next?

I'll talk more about what it's like to prepare for the classroom, and why I finally realize why you hear that age-old statement "I still teach because of my students."

Tip:

Keep going.