Once upon a time, in a life long, long ago….I was The Teacher. I have my degree in Elem. Education, and I taught for 6 years. I enjoyed teaching… as with any job it had its highs and lows; but there are many days when I truly miss being in the classroom again.
Now, my life has come full circle and I am The Student (again). Long story short (if you don’t follow along daily and aren’t up to speed with my visa situations) I am beginning my Masters in Middle Eastern Studies, here in Tel Aviv. Sometimes I don’t know if I’m up for the task. After all……
I am on the wrong side of the desk….
I will be writing papers instead of grading them….
I am reading books, and not assigning them….
I am taking tests, not administrating them….
And I keep telling myself, “God’s ways are bigger than my ways; its all for the greater good!“
July 29th, 2009 at 15:36
You inspire me Ms. Maureen Milham.
July 29th, 2009 at 15:38
its funny. I haven’t heard anyone call me Miss Milham (or Miss Maureen) since I was teaching…… it still catches me off guard when some of my former students call me that. hehehe
July 29th, 2009 at 18:26
so weird to be on the other side of what you usually do. i know…
(love you.)
July 30th, 2009 at 00:56
That would be so strange for me too. I’m really excited for you, though, and can’t wait to hear stories!
July 30th, 2009 at 15:40
God’s grace is sufficient. It certainly will challenge your brain to exercise!
July 30th, 2009 at 20:57
How often are your classes? Do you have full days 5 days a week?
July 30th, 2009 at 21:04
Right now I have a full month of what they call Intensive Hebrew Class. Its Sun-Thurs. 8:30 am -1pm. (our weekends are Fri and Sat)
The University lecture classes don’t begin until October (thats the beginning of the year here). When those start, I will only have 3 classes a semester, so not everyday (Thank God). Until then though, I will be crazy busy…after Hebrew class each day, I have Sudanese Ministry at 2:30pm and on Thursdays I have soup kitchen.
Ish!!!
July 31st, 2009 at 03:09
Did not know that…knew I liked ya.
I work with teachers every day…in fact I sell to them, train them etc….
my wife is a teacher as well….
now that you are once again the student be careful….you could get detention! I cannot imagine where you are it is a good thing
July 31st, 2009 at 09:04
and I didnt know your wife was a teacher as well. What does she teach???
Detention in Israel is a WHOLE ‘nother level! lol