We have often read about battles between public, private, and charter school funding. We have listened to comments others are willingly to share about topics that they really didn't know much about. I, personally, would like to refer to these as opinions, not facts. As educators we are well aware that not everyone fits into a particular situation. Some students may not feel comfortable in one teachers class, but fit perfectly well in another. Similarly, some teachers may not fit well at a particular grade level, in a particular school, or with a particular principal. This does not make them a bad educator.
My point is this; One Size Doesn't Fit All! As individuals life is about choices. As educators we also have similar, individual choices. As a young teacher I was able to spend the first three years experimenting between many levels of education including preschool, elementary, middle, and high school. It didn't take long until I found my niche at the high school level. If you are reading this as a young adult I would ask that you take a look at your life, your choices until this point, and find what it is you really want to do. Don't settle! If you are middle aged or older, ask yourself if you are happy with what you are doing. Are you making a difference? Have you found your passion?
Personally, I believe that it is never too late and I try to encourage everyone to find their right "size". Remember, One Size Doesn't Fit All!
Thanks,
Dr. J
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Jeanette, "one size does not fit all" made me think of my college days. I majored in Biology with plans of going to medical school. But life would see me go to a classroom when I had always said I did not ever want to be a teacher. Well I've been in education almost fifteen years now and I absolutely love it. I started at a middle school, which I did not like and then went to a high school which I love. Then the year before last the system I work for transferred me to a middle school. I was devasted. But once I returned to middle school I fell in love with my career all over again and I love it. Like you I would recommend educators be open to different levels until they find the right fit for them.
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