I anticipated. I walked into a conference room with seven individuals ready to participate in the interview process. This
was totally unexpected. I was prepared for an administrator or two, but definitely not seven people. These individuals
ranged from a teacher representing each grade level, the other “specials” teachers (Art P.E.) and the principal.
By the grace of God, I felt comfortable with every person in the room. During the interview process, there was an unexplainable peace in which I felt I belonged in this school. There were even wonderful moments of joy and laughter. I left
feeling pretty good about my interview experience, although I naturally had some reservations about some of my responses and how I could have answered a certain question better. I was told that I would hear something within the next
two weeks.
A MOMENT TO REMEMBER
My interview was on a Thursday afternoon, and I received a call back the following Monday. I WAS OFFERED THE
JOB! This moment definitely went down as one of the greatest moments of my life. I mean, this is only my DREAM
JOB!!! GLORY TO GOD!
I can only imagine that out of 30 candidates for this position, there were certainly others that were far more qualified
than I. They probably had way more experience and some may have even taught for many more years. Here I was, this
fresh out of college, with very minimal experience. What I did have was a prayer, passion for children and music, and a
Father who had a plan specifically designed for my life that included this job.
YEAH...JESUS TOTALLY SET ME UP
This journey in my life has Jesus Christ written all over it. From my interview until this day, I can honestly say that I can’t
imagine teaching anywhere else. My administration, fellow teachers and all 750 students make getting up every day before sunrise a pleasant experience (because I certainly love to sleep in). My prayer is to always use this wonderful blessing
as an opportunity to glorify Christ in my daily walk.
I was naturally frustrated with that silly teacher site that never recognized my profile. However, that obstacle was all
a part of God’s plan. In hindsight, He closed that door because he had another one for me to enter. Now I completely
understand what a blessing it was to have trouble with the online database. Only Christ could have ordered my steps the
way that He did. I am so grateful He chose me; I am glad to be a “teacher sent by God”.
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