Pencil Passion

Brand new crayons that are perfectly sharpened and in a specific order, packages of unopened paper that are in perfect stacks, glue sticks that haven't been used, binders that haven't been opened, pencils with smooth erasers and sharpened tips...is it pathetic that at eighteen I still get excited about new school supplies? There was something almost magical about back to school shopping when I was a kid: trying on new shoes, grabbing a few new pairs of blue jeans,  picking out a special outfit for the first day, grabbing your supply list from a local Walmart, digging through infinite bins for the cutest ruler or package of eight standard marker colors. I think one of my favorite memories from kindergarten through twelfth grade is shopping for school supplies every year.

Now, as I look to the future and dream about teaching in my own classroom I get even more excited about one day shopping for my future classroom. How excited you may ask? So excited that I decided to write a Facebook post about it, but when that wasn't enough I decided to write a multi paragraph blog post about it....I think that's pretty excited. I have Pinterest boards with hundreds of games to play, lessons to teach, crafts to make, books to read, and more. I LOVE going into places like Knowledge Tree to look at classroom decorations. For graduation, my birthday, and numerous just because occasions I've been given classroom supplies like bulletin board border, desk accessories, and classroom posters. I love proof reading papers, the feel of chalk gliding across a blackboard, and even the colors of white board markers! I love learning about education from its history to administrative responsibilities and school structure.

Most importantly, I love kids. I love listening to them and showing them new things, and playing games, and learning from them. I love the feeling I get when I feel like I've made a difference. I love watching kids grow up and learn more and teach me more as well.

If you're still reading this, I don't think I have to say that pursuing education is what I'm passionate about. There's a new chapter of my life beginning and I can't wait for it to begin!!! It's a beautiful thing when passion and career go hand in hand.