Recently, as I have been going through the process of attending recruitment presentations from school boards, revamping my CV, writing cover letters, filling in applications, going through interviews, I have been reflecting on this really crucial and transformative period. The transition from Student (teacher) to Teacher approaches day by day and I’ve come to realize that I am growing up. I can feel it.
Growing up is a strange concept to me. Oddly enough, it has always been something I looked forward to. I have always looked up to people older than me and I continue to do so, whether it be my mentors, my university professors, my family members, experienced educators, etc. But as I continue to look up to those people, I also notice that I am becoming more wise and have more to offer back. Lately, as I approach the end of my B.Ed, I can’t seem to grasp the fact that I will FINALLY be a certified teacher. I, Sarah Anne Lalonde, will be the teacher I have always dreamt of being. The responsibilities I will be undertaking and lives I will be changing is something that I think about often. It has become pretty overwhelming actually… and a little surreal. Following your dreams is something I’ve always promoted. Dreaming big is something I believe everyone should do. Behind every dreamer there’s a doer. I’ve reached some of my goals and dreams, but becoming a teacher has always been right up there at the top. Being only a few months away from accomplishing that dream gives me butterflies because it feels like yesterday that I was only a little girl with a dream. Now, with lots of hard work, dedication, patience, grit and perseverance I have almost attained it. When you think about it, growing up means so much.
o Masters in Education o Getting my ABQ’s o Teaching for (??) # of years o Google Certified Trainer o Principal’s Course o Administrator All in all, with time, I get to continue to learn new things, meet new people, explore different places, get inspired and inspire others, follow my passion and find new ones. I cannot wait to share my gained expertise and experience with those around me as other have shared with me along the way. As I mentioned, my plans may change, obstacles may arise, but my passion for education will last forever. I can’t predict where I will be in 5, 10, 20 years, but I will continue to aim high and reach for the stars with my goals. I look forward to looking back on this blog post in a few years from now. I’ve realized that, as much as you may want and try, you can’t stop time and you can't stop from growing up. This is inevitable therefor, you have to make the absolute best of the time you’re given on earth. I encourage you to think about where you wanted to be while finishing Teacher’s College and where you are now. Have plans changed? What do your future goals look like? How do you plan on reaching them? I'd love to know! Comment below ⬇️⬇️ Cheers, Sarah
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1/30/2018 08:36:16 am
There will be many transitions in life that scare and thrill - this is but one of them. Each one is like climbing to the top of a mountain, looking around and saying "I can't believe I made it!" then turning around only to realize you have to climb down again and continue living the 'real life'. But setting your plans, working toward those goals, getting out there and taking steps toward that dream, make this amazing journey of life so worth living!
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Sarah Lalonde
1/31/2018 10:38:55 am
Thank you for this insight Helen, I really appreciate your comment. I love that you shared your experience about venturing out from the Faculty of Ed. Now, you are training future teachers - how rewarding!
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1/30/2018 07:54:29 pm
I'm exactly where I thought I'd be. Actually, no. I'm in a totally different country than when I started. (I had never even been to Canada when I graduated from university in 1999!) I thought I'd have my Master's degree by now, but moving to Ontario changed that because I put effort into AQ/ABQ courses. If I'd stayed in New Jersey I'd have my worked on a Master's degree instead. I never wanted, and still don't want, a job in administration. I've always wanted, and still want, a classroom of my own, and that's it. I thought I would, and I do, teach at a school where the kids don't have it easy. I took a little detour from that in the beginning, but I might again some day because it is hard to be in a school with a lot of kids who come from hard places.
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Sarah Lalonde
1/31/2018 10:50:50 am
Lisa! This is such a wonderful story - thanks for sharing. It's crazy to think how much plans can change, because you're right... as much as we want to plan and predict we can't always tell where we will end up and how we will get there. Your post has brought me to that reflection. There is something about being open to new adventures and journeys that may not have been on that "Goal" list.
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I can honestly say that I am not where I thought I would be-but in a good way! I had not envisioned being part of the voicEd community, podcasting, blog writing- just being so involved in the education community outside of the classroom, and inside the world of the internet. My goals are really similar to yours! I want to hopefully find a steady teaching position, obtain AQ's and soon(ish) get my masters. I think we can all agree that the only way to reach our goals, is to stay motivated and work hard. We've come this far, so we can't possibly give up.
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Sarah Lalonde
1/31/2018 10:55:07 am
Karaline, I think it is so special that we got to connect. We know that we have one another to lean on when attaining our goals and that is so important. As much as we are goal driven, it's also about the journey - and so far, it's been such an incredible ride, like you said, with VoicEd, blogging and podcasting. Thanks for being a part of this journey with me :)
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1/30/2018 09:56:03 pm
Quel belle réflexion authentique par rapport à ta transition entre étudiante et professionnelle, ton plan pour ton parcours est excellent! J’espère que sur ton destin tu trouveras des détours ici et là et qu’à travers ceux-ci tu découvriras de belles occasions non planifiées qui te feront vivre encore plus d’épanouissement professionnel.
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Sarah Lalonde
1/31/2018 11:16:16 am
Merci pour tes commentaires Hélène! J'adore l'importance que tu accordes à rester fidèle à soi-même à travers les années et être ouverte à des détours qui peuvent conduire à de belles occasions dans laquelle je ne m'attendais pas. Je vis cette transition de jour en jour et j'ai bien hâte de continuer à cheminer, non seulement durant mon stage, mais aussi lors de la suppléance et avec mon premier poste.
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1/30/2018 10:46:23 pm
Excellent billet Sarah-Anne! Bravo pour avoir identifié tes objectifs. Maintenant, il faut les écrire à quelque part, et bien réfléchir aux actions qui te dirigeront vers ces objectifs. Documente tes progrès à tous les jours (doc, Google Form,...) afin que tu puisses prendre des temps d’arrêt, faire un « zoom-out », ajuster, et reprendre ton chemin. Évalue continuellement tes activités en te posant la question: « Si je fais ceci, est-ce que ça me rappproche des mes objectifs? » Et surtout, n’arrête pas d’écrire des billets de blogue!
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Sarah Lalonde
1/31/2018 11:25:18 am
Un gros merci Joël! Tes commentaires sont tellement enrichissants!
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