I have tried not to spend to much time lamenting about the urban educational system and suburbia's perceptions of those who they decided to label as urban. It is something that really upsets, angers and bothers me to the core. I know I posted a while ago about stereotypes in education and how the accepted … Continue reading Some Things I Just Can’t Get Past
Education
Beyond Jaded And Disillusioned
The essence of passion is an engagement and willingness to change. There is little honor in holding back, limiting participation, accepting mediocrity, and finding comfort in the status quo. With passion, we engage our soul and our being in this work, along with our mind and our body. With passion, we reclaim our hope and … Continue reading Beyond Jaded And Disillusioned
Employed
I have a job. I am excited about it. So very excited about it. I think I took the best job for me. I took a graduate assistanship at the university where I am working on my PhD. I had another interview at a community college and it was for a full-time instructor/coordinator position for … Continue reading Employed
So It Begins Again
School is back in swing. This semester I am not just a student. I am also an instructor. I took last semester off to spend more time with the kids--well mostly with Zoë. I missed teaching but was happy to just have family and my own studies to focus on. Now I am back multi-tasking … Continue reading So It Begins Again
Taking Stock
Making a decision about schooling for my children has forced hubby and I to think about our priorities and what is really important to us. Private school is a huge expense and will require us to live a simpler life. We live pretty simply now, but it takes off the table the possibility of moving … Continue reading Taking Stock
