Recently, I was accepted into the Masters of Arts in Teaching program at Georgia College & State University. There's a Macon campus, and I can finish the program in one year if I go full time. Keith and I decided that was the best option, so I've resigned from my job as of the end of this school year.
In preparation for being back in school without working, we've been putting pieces in place. Of course, I had an application process to work through, which was tedious. Along with that, I prepared for a writing test, requested letters of recommendation and transcripts, and checked on the courses I took years ago to make sure they would still count. We're planning our vacations around my school schedule, and we've refinanced our house. I know some people have wondered where we've been lately, but I couldn't put this news out in cyberspace until I made my resignation official.
The Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is demanding. I'll take two courses in June. Then, I'll take four courses at night in the fall while I observe classrooms during the day. With 2-3 days a week in a classroom and 4 nights a week in class, it'll be quite busy. Next spring, I'll do a ten-week student teaching assignment while I go to class one night a week. But, then it'll be over.
When I get done with my program in May 2011, I'll be certified to teach. Then, my options for work open up quite a bit. I like my current school, so I'd be fine with going back there. But, I'll also be able to teach in public schools for the first time.
I'm looking forward to being a student again, and I'm excited that I get to do it while Jay is a student, too. We'll graduate on the same weekend and probably even the same day. (I'll accept my diploma in the mail since I'll be in Birmingham watching him walk!)
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That sounds great! Congratulations on being accepted...wishing you the best.
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