Living. Dreaming. Teaching.

For me, teaching has never been just a job.  It is a part of who I am.  I feel like God placed me in this position for a reason although I never can seem to figure out why.  I honestly don't know when it happened, but there was a point in my life when I transformed from a normal person into a teacher.  I was one of those kids who knew they were going to be a teacher early on, because I enjoyed school and had some really great teachers.  Maybe that's when it all began...who knows.  I do know that education started to take over my life (and thinking) around the same time I got married and entered my final years of college prior to teaching.  Not long after, on the same day that my husband and I celebrated our second anniversary and about a week after graduation, I got offered my first teaching position.  Coincidence?  I like to think not.  You see, intertwined in this life of mine is my husband.  He's a youth minister, so I think he kind of gets what teaching is like.  Fortunately, he understands that I view teaching as my "ministry" through my example/love for my students, and he listens (or at least pretends to listen) to my school ramblings night after night.  

Anyways, my first teaching position was teaching fourth grade in a rural district near the town we live.  I was blessed with many learning experiences and great friends; unfortunately, the commute to and from school was a bit much for a soon to be growing family.  Switching school districts was sad, but I knew it had to happen eventually.  So...I interviewed for a couple of positions in town, and that's how I came to work in the district I'm in today!*  Now, I have a two year old AND a two month old.  I thought teaching before having my own kids was stressful, but adding in those bundles of joy has made it a tad more challenging.  Nonetheless, being a mommy never ceases to amaze and stretch me beyond what I thought possible especially when balancing it with being a minister's wife, teacher, and everything else.

Well, that pretty much sums up the past eight years of my life.  I look forward to introducing you to more of me (and my family) as I reveal tid-bits about my life, dreams, and teaching from time to time.  Until next time, this is me.

Love ya!

Heidi

*This will be my seventh year of teaching.  I am teaching fifth grade this year, but I have also taught a year of first and five years of fourth.  I'm nervous about moving up a grade but excited to start this new adventure!