Back on the 3rd I was unaware of having work off until I was already up and ready for the day (and wondering why on earth Mitch was still in his PJs). So I "randomly" decided to fill out the online application for Granite School District with all my spare time.
I was definitely inspired.
Most of the applications that I've filled out have asked about grade preferences, etc., but this one didn't. Those of you with whom I've discussed my teaching career know that I was quite opinionated when it came to the grade(s) I wanted to teach:
I'm an upper-grade teacher.
5th would be the ideal position.
I don't even KNOW how to PROCESS information at a beginning level.
Good thing Heavenly Father knows me better than I know myself :)
So I submitted the application and didn't really think much of it until I received a call from a principal Monday morning -- she wanted to interview me the next day for a 1st grade position at her school.
My thoughts: First grade? No. But interview practice is always good!
So Tuesday I drove 23 minutes to Rolling Meadows Elementary School in West Valley City. I was the first interview of the day and Mrs. Kayla MacKay would be interviewing all week. She was an absolute sweetheart! One of the 1st grade teachers (Cherrie) was also in the room for the interview and she, too, was one of the sweetest ladies. I didn't even know them and they made me feel loved and welcomed as though they'd known me for years. I left the interview loving them.
Suddenly all thoughts went to 1st grade.
Classroom themes -- lesson ideas -- just how cute those kids are!
Friday morning (July 10th) -- just one week after submitting my application -- I was offered the job. I was feeling so good about it, but it took me by such surprise that I asked Kayla if I could have the weekend to think about it. As soon as I got off the phone, I ran into my dad's office and had a heart-to-heart. He made me recognize how much trust and confidence Kayla was putting in me -- a first year teacher -- to offer me a position teaching first grade. Wow! She picked ME. Not someone with a lot of experience.
ME
So I prayed. I still felt good about it. I called Kayla back and I accepted the job. I didn't need the weekend.
She was thrilled!
She told me that right after she had spoken with me she called Jenny (the third teacher) and Cherrie to tell them that I wanted to think about it. Cherrie is such a sweetheart! Kayla told me that Cherrie mentioned that maybe I just needed some time to pray about it . . . and that she would think of me when she went to the temple later that day. Kayla expressed to me her desire that I would realize I wanted them as much as they wanted me. She immediately called the other two teachers back.
I am so blessed to not only have found a job, but to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful women!
Yep. Heavenly Father's plan is a whole lot better than my own. :)
I was definitely inspired.
Most of the applications that I've filled out have asked about grade preferences, etc., but this one didn't. Those of you with whom I've discussed my teaching career know that I was quite opinionated when it came to the grade(s) I wanted to teach:
I'm an upper-grade teacher.
5th would be the ideal position.
I don't even KNOW how to PROCESS information at a beginning level.
Good thing Heavenly Father knows me better than I know myself :)
So I submitted the application and didn't really think much of it until I received a call from a principal Monday morning -- she wanted to interview me the next day for a 1st grade position at her school.
My thoughts: First grade? No. But interview practice is always good!
So Tuesday I drove 23 minutes to Rolling Meadows Elementary School in West Valley City. I was the first interview of the day and Mrs. Kayla MacKay would be interviewing all week. She was an absolute sweetheart! One of the 1st grade teachers (Cherrie) was also in the room for the interview and she, too, was one of the sweetest ladies. I didn't even know them and they made me feel loved and welcomed as though they'd known me for years. I left the interview loving them.
Suddenly all thoughts went to 1st grade.
Classroom themes -- lesson ideas -- just how cute those kids are!
Friday morning (July 10th) -- just one week after submitting my application -- I was offered the job. I was feeling so good about it, but it took me by such surprise that I asked Kayla if I could have the weekend to think about it. As soon as I got off the phone, I ran into my dad's office and had a heart-to-heart. He made me recognize how much trust and confidence Kayla was putting in me -- a first year teacher -- to offer me a position teaching first grade. Wow! She picked ME. Not someone with a lot of experience.
ME
So I prayed. I still felt good about it. I called Kayla back and I accepted the job. I didn't need the weekend.
She was thrilled!
She told me that right after she had spoken with me she called Jenny (the third teacher) and Cherrie to tell them that I wanted to think about it. Cherrie is such a sweetheart! Kayla told me that Cherrie mentioned that maybe I just needed some time to pray about it . . . and that she would think of me when she went to the temple later that day. Kayla expressed to me her desire that I would realize I wanted them as much as they wanted me. She immediately called the other two teachers back.
I am so blessed to not only have found a job, but to have the opportunity to work with such wonderful women!
Yep. Heavenly Father's plan is a whole lot better than my own. :)
2 comments:
Congratulations!!! You will be so great.
WOW! You are going to be awesome! I honestly think that first grade is the most defining year for kids. And I can't think of anyone better suited for that job! You get to teach them how to READ! All of their success throughout their lives will come back to you because you got to teach them the basics! How cool!
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