I love Logan, Utah. That is where I went to College and obtained my Dual Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Utah State University (And yes, I am fully and completely convinced it is the best college on the face of the earth). It only took me 5 1/2 years. 5 1/2 years isn't THAT long, right (Haha!!!)? After I graduated, I worked at a Preschool in Logan for a year. It was a great time and a great learning period for me. It was run differently than The Child Development Lab on USU's Campus, but so splendid to compare and learn from new tactics.
Following that year, I was asked to return to the Child Development Lab on USU's Campus to get my Masters Degree and be a Head Teacher at the Preschool Lab there. While there, I was in charge of a 4-5 year old class and 5-6 Student Teachers. It was chaos, but exciting, exhilarating chaos.
Sadly, I felt getting a Masters was not for me, and I felt I needed more experience in the Elementary Education area. I interviewed and was offered a 3rd grade position in Perry, Utah. I could not have been happier. The children in my first class were outstanding. Overall, it was a very bright, excited to learn bunch of children. I was able to have fun with them, but also teach them so much. In reality, I think they taught me more than I taught them.
My second year was more of a struggle. The class was challenging, behaviorally and academically, and in September, I found out I was expecting our first child. That was a changing point in my life. After miscarrying just 4 months before, I was ecstatic to become a mom. After a tough year of teaching and having Jaeli Cyrena, my husband and I made a tough decision. We felt it was best if I stayed home with our daughter.
After two years of teaching in the Public School system, I took a leave of absence. I miss teaching terribly, but would miss my daughter more. Every step with her has been so outstanding!
Soon, I look forward to pursuing the avenue of creating and bringing to life my own Preschool. Any suggestions or helps you have for starting and running a business, please, leave your comments here. It would be greatly appreciated!
