A TEACHERble Moment

Where’s Miss Gray?

I am certain that many of you have wondered my recent absence. My transition from frequent daily posts to a more infrequent posting schedule has been because of my commitment to two roles: that of an educator and that of a student.

If you’re new here, I am an English teacher. One of the best jobs there is. (You heard it here first).

I teach 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts. Teaching requires a considerable amount of time, patience, love, hard work, and effort to tap into the minds of our young children. This I love. I enjoy.

Teacher of the Month

Where’s Erykah?

Before work and after work, I am simply Erykah. I am now a student.

Over a month ago, I started my doctoral program and began taking courses to pursue my final degree (praise break). My goal is to teach at the higher education level (composition or poetry courses to be exact) or to contribute to the development of curriculum and educational policies for academic institutions. It is safe to say that the program is beyond rigorous; however, I appreciate its intensity because I am learning so much through conducting research.

Let’s just say when I am not assigning homework, I am working on my own.

Hard Work or Easy Work

Between managing my responsibilities as a full-time teacher and a full-time student, I previously regarded it all as impossible, challenging, insane even. However, I no longer view it this way.

Engaging in this work is fulfilling because I am passionate about the discipline of education and committed to children, others, and saving our educational system. I am improving my own knowledge to become more equipped and effective in education. Once I have made a decision to pursue anything, I follow through. I believe that God has guided me along these two paths for a purpose.

I am dedicated, I am working hard, but most importantly, I am fulfilled.