a teacher?
Miss Fast: I wanted to go into
nursing. I thought being
a teacher would be the
worst job ever. Through
volunteering in nursing
fields, I discovered nursing
wasn’t for me. I ended up
doing some volunteer work in a
school setting and discovered I
loved it.
Nyla: Anything you want to say
about teaching? This magazine
reaches a lot of people!
Miss Fast: I absolutely love my
job. There are days though where
it’s tough and I wake up thinking,
“Why am I doing this again?” but
then I have moments, like this one
with students, where I see that I’m
making an impact. As a teacher
my role doesn’t stop at 3:30pm or
in summertime. Students are still
watching me. Being a role model
is something I’m aware of. If I
wouldn’t want my students doing
it, then I shouldn’t either. I also
love the relationships formed in the
classroom. I think of my students
as my own kids. I genuinely care
for them and want what’s best for
them. I want them to enjoy being in
my classroom and make them feel
comfortable.
Nyla: That kind of atmosphere
makes them more receptive to
learning. You are a single parent, to
Colton. How old is he?
Miss Fast: Twelve! Parenting and
teaching can influence each other.
Being a mom to a child with a
disability has taught me patience,
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