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Posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
Hey! Given my dire $$ circumstances I decided to try to get a teaching certificate in Special Ed. I can (if accepted to the program) do early childhood through 12th grade.
They can't take into account my Ph.D. in Ed. Psych., instead, they rely upon my 30 year old UNDERgraduate transcript to determine if I'm fit to teach. Sheesh!
I met with the WIA rep today (that's Workforce Incentive/Invective Act, I am not sure) and found out the accelerated program I'm interested in is NOT one they support. So, much to my great regret, at 53 years old, I'm asking mom to pay my $500 fees (if I'm accepeted). Well, oh well.
So, the lady I met with who delivered the bad news was young, attractive, former Army (I'm an A.F. brat), etc. and asked me -- gray hair and wrinkles and my whole resume in front of her -- what I thought my barriers to employment were. She was also black, so I'm sure barriers are no mystery to her. But she was nothing but sweet. I mentioned several, but...since the program I wanted was not on the list it did not matter.
Oh, did I mention I just got laid off my part-time job? The only income we have? Woo Hoo!
And, two of my beloved dogs are dying?
And, when I went to the appt. today, the "Check Engine" light in the BORROWED car I'm driving came on.
And, the mortgage pmt. has not been paid, nor any of the others (electric, water, etc.).
Well, ain't life grand?!
So I should hear about Wed. whether or not I get into the program. For my Ph.D. my overall gpa was about 3.77, not so good on my 30-year-old undergrad degree.
It just makes me feel like 'what's the point' kind of thing. And, by the way, if any of you know, what IS the point?? Because, I've always wondered, and this just has me thinking more.
:)
Shar
Posted by Racer on July 7, 2005, at 0:07:42
In reply to Who do YOU want teaching your kids??, posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
OK, maybe not, but I would love to have someone with your sensitivity and insight -- if, of course, I could have a kid -- someone who would recognize trouble brewing and have some idea what to do about it, and where to get help. I'd especially like it if I had a child with special needs.
One of my bestest friends has an autistic son, and some of what he tells me about their school programs convinces me that more people like you are needed -- and desperately.
I know, it S U X a lot. Hang in, the point is...
43.
Besides that, my offer for a box of Potato Chip books is still open -- although we recently got rid of a bunch, so the pickin's is slim right now.
Be good to yourself, comfort the other dog, and take care.
Posted by Noa on July 8, 2005, at 18:57:33
In reply to Who do YOU want teaching your kids??, posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
Hey, Shar! Goodonya! Seems odd that they won't "translate" some of your graduate work into courses they can recognize and give you some advanced credit. I'm sure there was something relavent in there!
As for special ed--do you have a feeling for what kind of kid/situation you'd like to work with?
Posted by shar on July 9, 2005, at 0:53:45
In reply to Re: Who do YOU want teaching your kids??, posted by Noa on July 8, 2005, at 18:57:33
I appreciate your replies very much. Mainly because y'all know I know certain types of symptoms, and meds, and my own experience. However, I do NOT know the group I'd want to work with (it's broken down like K-4, 4-8, 8-12).
My gut says work with high schoolers. Nobody else wants to. When I did substitute teaching everyone seemed amazed when I said I wanted mainly High School kids. I don't know if folks give up at that level or what...but, my gut (which is a little larger than I'd like it to be) says go for the high school kids.
Probably because that is when I became .... well, my dad died when I was in 8th grade, and that was the end of the world for me. And, nothing has been the same since then. And, there is so much that 'normals' would be shocked by that would not phase me a bit, I'd love it if just one kid could say something that 'normals' would not understand, and I could just say "Yeah, I hear that."
OK, that's not therapy, but, if it could make a difference (like "you are not crazy or stupid or whatever") to one or two kids....wow....what I'd have given for that !!
Anyhow, thanks again. I should hear by Wed. if I can get in the program. Mom is loaning me the $$ and that is a whole 'nother situation. She came today to grill me a bit more about the program.
Oh, well, I guess that's how it's gonna go. Again, thanks y'all!
xoxo
Shar
Posted by shar on July 9, 2005, at 1:29:06
In reply to Personally, I want a middle aged, mentally ill PhD, posted by Racer on July 7, 2005, at 0:07:42
Is that 43 from the Hitchiker's Guide? If so, I have deep respect for you. I've not read it, but my S.O. keeps saying I should, but now I can't even afford the trilogy at Half Priced Books here.
lololol. I guess I'll remain ignorant for now.
But, I'd like to read it some day because I keep being compared to Marvin (?) the Robot. Not sure Marvin is the correct name. Only know (from what I've heard...over and over) that he is similar in character to me.........ooooh, goooooody!!!
xoxo
Shar> OK, maybe not, but I would love to have someone with your sensitivity and insight -- if, of course, I could have a kid -- someone who would recognize trouble brewing and have some idea what to do about it, and where to get help. I'd especially like it if I had a child with special needs.
>
> One of my bestest friends has an autistic son, and some of what he tells me about their school programs convinces me that more people like you are needed -- and desperately.
>
> I know, it S U X a lot. Hang in, the point is...
>
> 43.
>
> Besides that, my offer for a box of Potato Chip books is still open -- although we recently got rid of a bunch, so the pickin's is slim right now.
>
> Be good to yourself, comfort the other dog, and take care.
Posted by Racer on July 9, 2005, at 12:52:45
In reply to Re: Personally, I want a middle aged, mentally ill » Racer, posted by shar on July 9, 2005, at 1:29:06
> Is that 43 from the Hitchiker's Guide? If so, I have deep respect for you. I've not read it, but my S.O. keeps saying I should, but now I can't even afford the trilogy at Half Priced Books here.
>Yes, it's from The Guide. And you really should read it, not for any higher purpose than it's an hysterically funny read. All the way through, it's great stuff.
> But, I'd like to read it some day because I keep being compared to Marvin (?) the Robot. Not sure Marvin is the correct name.
> xoxo
> Shar
>
>Marvin the Paranoid Android... Yep, he's a great character. I recommend reading the books, but not because I think you're like him. Maybe you are, but you don't come across that way here. You will love him, though, when he starts in with his usual routines. Just funny. Very funny.
Posted by shar on July 9, 2005, at 23:56:21
In reply to Re: Personally, I want a middle aged, mentally ill » shar, posted by Racer on July 9, 2005, at 12:52:45
Thanks, R,
And, my SO keeps mentioning some trilogy, in which "The Hindmost" is the major character...except, instead of leading...well, I guess it's obvious....I think I'd make a GREAT Hindmost!!!!!
And...I truly am sick of getting compared to Marvin (just between you and me!).
xoxoxo
Shar
Posted by shar on July 10, 2005, at 0:07:35
In reply to Re: Personally, I want a middle aged, mentally ill » Racer, posted by shar on July 9, 2005, at 23:56:21
AND, R,
He compares me to Pig Pen from the Charlie Brown comics! A little trail of dust/trash behind me, and a little cloud over my head....
But actually it is true, I am not NOT a neatnik.
In his last house he had WHITE carpet. How SICK is that?????
My sister has a sign on her door: Please take off your shoes and SMILE. I think that is very weird, esp. the SMILE part. Well, actually, the taking off shoes also, because I think she's sort of OCD about cleanliness (control).
Plus, I don't smile on command. But, that's just me.
Anyhow, thanks for your comments!
xoxo
Shar
Posted by Racer on July 10, 2005, at 14:45:57
In reply to Marvin vs. Hindmost vs. PigPen » shar, posted by shar on July 10, 2005, at 0:07:35
> AND, R,
>
> He compares me to Pig Pen from the Charlie Brown comics! A little trail of dust/trash behind me, and a little cloud over my head....
>
> But actually it is true, I am not NOT a neatnik.
You and me, both! I have been working on the title Worst Housekeeper in the World. Maybe you and I can arm wrestle for it?
>
> In his last house he had WHITE carpet. How SICK is that?????Our condo has white carpetting... Think of it: my husband's mother got up at 4:30AM to clean house, so you can imagine his housekeeping skills; I'm very variable, depending on how depressed I am; and we have two cats -- one of whom likes to unswallow his food virtually daily. Can you imagine? We've talked a lot about replacing it, and I have only one thing to say about it: TWEED!!!
> Anyhow, thanks for your comments!
> xoxo
> Shar
>
>I'm just glad to see you here. I've missed you.
Posted by shar on July 10, 2005, at 18:47:37
In reply to Re: Marvin vs. Hindmost vs. PigPen » shar, posted by Racer on July 10, 2005, at 14:45:57
Hi, R,
lolol. I thought your response was very funny, and these days anything that brings a smile is VERY much appreciated!We have 3 dogs and one cat. Two of the dogs are older and sick, and kittie...well, I'm not so used to kitties. But, he occasionally returns his food...then he gets hairball med...which usually ends up everywhere except upon/within him...so the dogs get it...and then...oh, well, I'm sure you can imagine.
The dogs have no reservations about letting us know they are sick...pee, poop, up-chucking, drooling, blowing their noses on us, etc. So, we always have a whole variety of events to make our days.
But...with respect to your message...4:30 a.m.?? Yikes! Is this what I've signed up for??! (well, there's no way I'M getting up at 4:30...but I am envisioning the future...). Oh, Noooooooo!
lolol.
Shar
Posted by shar on July 12, 2005, at 19:05:09
In reply to Who do YOU want teaching your kids??, posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
whether it's good for the poor kids I may one day teach!
I'm trying to get on as a sub. teacher in my area, so I can try a variety of classes before applying for youngsters vs. teens, etc.
I sure lean toward the teens...but, may be just my life experience, because I started dying at 13. So, I was thinking, maybe I could help some teen...like nobody helped me.
Shar
Posted by coral on July 13, 2005, at 4:45:18
In reply to I got in! Good news for me, who knows about...., posted by shar on July 12, 2005, at 19:05:09
SUPER!!!!
xoxoxoxo
Coral
Posted by shar on September 6, 2005, at 20:55:24
In reply to Who do YOU want teaching your kids??, posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
OK, I did my first substitute teacher job.
This was 3rd grade (about 9 years old). The kids won and by the end of the day chaos reigned.
I turned into my mother, and was taking names. However, I did not hit anyone, and nobody left crying.
It was like a Gulag (and I was the Commander) in a ritzy neighborhood.
So much for MY skills.
Shar
Posted by Racer on September 7, 2005, at 1:53:03
In reply to The kids won!, posted by shar on September 6, 2005, at 20:55:24
The kids won today, but you know what? You will find out how to keep yourself on top.
One thing that helped me was simply to be in charge. Not to negotiate anything, and not to allow the kids to realize that they had any options. {shrug} Easier when there aren't 30 of them at a time. The other thing that helps, once they're a bit older, is to offer them a modicum of respect and basically tell them that if they want to be extended the respect granted adults, they have to avoid behaving like children. Kinda say something like, "Respect has to be earned. Up to you whether you choose to earn it or not -- but I will not allow you to interfere with the learning of those who want to learn here."
Shar, honey -- I'm so sorry you got hit with The Kids In A Group. S-U-X. You'll do much better once the schools offer you kids who deserve you.
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