I've been the cheerleading sponsor, worked on the advisory council, written curriculum, served on committees, tutored, gone to every sporting event, theatre event, and every other event under the sun, and been a part of the Austin High community.
Teaching high school has been crazy fun, unbelievably stressful, overwhelming, joyous and just about every single emotion in between. Some days you feel like you made a true difference in a kid's life, the next day you feel like you're spinning your wheels, and some days you just feel completely deflated. It's a roller coaster to say the least.
Due to the stress of the job, I had to make probably the most difficult decision I've faced up to this point in my life. I left the comfort of a profession that I am deeply passionate about and a faculty unmatched anywhere else. The teachers and students I worked with at Austin High over the last 5 years have been so, so good to me, and I'm grateful for the experience I've had there.
Tomorrow I will start here...
Region 13 Education Service Center
east Austin, Texas
Region XIII is kind of like "coming home" to me. This is the organization that supports all of the school districts and educational facilities in Central Texas. They do workshops and all kinds of trainings. This is where I started out in education. I took class here for months and months and months to get my alternative teachers certification.
I'm really excited about where the Lord has led me and can't wait to get started with my new team!
8 comments:
Allison!! I'm so excited for you. You are so brave. I want to hear the details sometime... email me! I know you will find peace in this decision, and I know the school will be just sick to lose an amazing teacher like you. You are such a strong person and I look up to you! I love reading your posts. Good luck tomorrow at your new job! How exciting!
Hope you had a wonderful first day!! New beginnings are exciting...
oh, i hope it goes so well! good luck on your first day.
way to step out in faith! hope it goes wonderfully!!
Congratulations! I used to work for Region 4 in their ACP. What are you going to be doing at Region 13?
Trey says "ditto" to your feelings about teaching :). I know you were (are) a great teacher and I'm so excited that you get to take on a new journey!! Congrats :)
I'm really excited for your new adventure! I firmly believe that every place you go teaches you something and leaves you better for it. Congrats, and keep us posted!
Congrats on the new job! I think it's great to try something new. Good luck!
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