Now, there were different teachers and close friends of mine who told me, “Simone, you’re smart, and you’re an English major, you’ll do fine.” But I never like to go into things unprepared or with an arrogant attitude. So I still studied and prepared for the test. And I’ll continue doing the same for my remaining assessments and coursework. I was going to wait to write about this until everything was completed, but since I’m halfway through my requirements, I’m celebrating along the way. Side note: when you’re working on a major goal, it’s important to take time to celebrate as you’re successfully moving forward. Every step matters, and you can celebrate along the way.
When I was searching for new career opportunities a little over a year ago, I never imagined that being an educator was what God had in mind. It certainly wasn’t a profession I had in mind for myself – although, when I was in high school, there was a brief season when I thought I wanted to be a teacher or a guidance counselor – isn’t life funny? It’s a privilege being an educator and having the opportunity to do purposeful work like teaching. I was originally hired to teach 7th grade English this year, but when my administrators learned of my writing background, they decided I’d be a better fit for teaching advanced 8th grade English, which focuses more on writing. So here I am, and here we are. Although going back to school, enrolling in graduate courses, and taking assessments to obtain licensure (while working full-time) is a major sacrifice, I’m staying the course because I believe it’s all going to pay off. When God has a plan for you, and especially for your career, be obedient and trust Him. He knows what He’s doing, and He knows what’s best for you. Plus, your steps are already ordered (Psalm 37:23). Connect with Him and allow Him to take the lead in your life. It’s worth it.