Countdown to (Career) Kickoff
We are 24 days into the year and my quest for a new career. So, obviously I have all of the answers. OK, I really just have more questions. But at least they are productive questions.
For several years I have been thinking about becoming a teacher. As such, that is the first path I’m exploring. Step 1 was a trip down memory lane to visit my old high school. Listening to morning announcements over the PA while I waited to speak with the principal was surreal. So, was the assistant principal recognizing me and the fact that I had lost both weight & hair since my graduation 17 years ago.
The meeting with the principal was educational (pun intended). I was pleased to hear that if I do pursue my teaching certificate in math that he believes that I would be able to get interviews. This is important as I want to be able to get a job at the end of my career change.
As I continue to consider other options, I am laying the groundwork to teach. Last week I applied to reenroll in grad school and I am awaiting a review of undergraduate and graduate credits to find out what classes I need to receive my teaching certification. However, a quick estimate has me ready to teach in the 2011-2012 school year. In some ways this seems fast but it means that my new career could be 18 months away.
I do have one deadline in front of me now. Grad classes would start at the end of March. So, the countdown to my future is on…
