When Time Flies
You know that you are doing something you love when time flies. I am aware that Stage 1 Job Action may agitate the educational system to encourage provincial bargaining. After today, there is no doubt in my mind that students know how they are doing in school. First, I know as a parent that my daughter is “meeting expectations” in mathematics and science. And, I am confident that she is also “meeting expectations” in her other courses. She is in grade 3. Second, I know as a math/science tutor that students know how they are doing. I had 6 tutoring scheduled for today, in addition to a reunion drumming session to celebrate the baby wolf drums made last week. That is 6 hours of tutoring and managing to fit in other things like reading, writing, and some campaigning.
I had a tonne of fun tutoring. Every client I serve is phenomenal. Not to pat myself on the back, but each client seemed like he/she had fun learning math/science. The best part of tutoring is the AH-HA moment. I love that. The AH-HA’s are what I love and miss most about teaching in public schools. Today, I tutored one Math 9 student, one Math 8 student, one Science 10 student, and three Math 12 students. My week is completely booked. I am also out of town on Wednesday to see Nel Noddings (the Ethics of Care goddess) at SFU, the All-Candidates Meeting is tomorrow, and the Municipal Election is on Saturday. In the end, all I can say is… I LOVE TEACHING. I love honing in my pedagogical content skills as a tutor to teach students math/science so that they can feel confident, competent, and autonomous with their learning. I think I achieved that feat today.
Are you doing what you love? Some people ask me if I will ever return back teaching. I love teaching. Teaching is not isolated to a classroom in public schools. I know that I took a BIG career detour by leaving public schools to pursue full-time graduate studies, run my own educational consulting business, and participate in local politics as a school trustee candidate. I may return back teaching. In the end, how do you know what your potential is, unless you try? Take the first step…
ON NOV.19, ELECT CHRISTINE YOUNGHUSBAND FOR SD46 SCHOOL TRUSTEE (SECHELT)