Why I Became A Teacher

So I haven’t never really written about why I wanted to become a teacher.  Here is a list of reasons why I chose to become a teacher:

1.  To be an influence to the generation behind me.

2.  Help students gain a passion for the things that they love.

3.  Encourage students to do their best in everything that they do.

4.  Interact with kids.

5.  Teach Mathematics.

6.  Being a cheerleader for the students.

7.  Holiday vacations.

8.  Getting artwork from students.

9.  Playing games.

10.  Most importantly, being in a place where I can have fun.

Every day I get to go work in a school, I enjoy the day no matter how crazy things can get.  All of the students make my heart smile.  I am so grateful that this is one of the many callings that God has placed on my life.

May you all find out what your passions are and walk in the calling that God has for you.

T~Money

Six Degrees of Friendship and Family

In my previous posts from probably a few years back, I wrote about how family to me is more than just the one you are born into, but about how the people around you can be family.  You can hear me call other people sister or gramma or niece who aren’t biologically apart of my family, but they are family because they love, care, encourage and support who I am.

With that, I want to introduce you to some people who are apart of my family.  I met this family because of the game of basketball.  They have embraced me as one of their own.  It all started when I was in college and one of my professors had us do an assignment where we had to go interview a person who did a career that we wanted to do in the future.  I chose to go interview the Head Women’s Basketball coach at Gonzaga University at the time Coach Kelly Graves.  Because of that interview and being season ticket holders, I became good friends with Kelly Graves.  He now coaches at the University of Oregon.  Coach Graves picks up a transfer from Kansas State University named Taelor Karr.  I got to know Taelor as the lady Zags always came out after each game to sign autographs.  After meeting Taelor, I got to get to know her gramma Jacque Karr via Facebook.  At Senior Day for Taelor, Gramma Jacque came and I got to meet her for the very first time in person.  I felt like I had known her for years.  Ever since that day, Gramma Jacque became my gramma and has given me unconditional love like I am her own.

The cool thing is that this past summer I was able to go visit Gramma Jacque at her house in Paola, KS.  It was so much fun to go stay on the family farm for a few days.  I got to learn all about the town and their history.  The great thing was having dinner at a Mexican restaurant with Gramma Jacque, Grandpa Glenn, Taelor’s parents, one of her brothers and her sister.  It was a marvelous time.  They embraced me with open arms.  The sad thing is Taelor wasn’t there.

Below are some pictures of the family.

Gramma Jacque, Taelor and I on Senior Day for Taelor

Family Dinner in Paola, KS

I am very grateful for this connection that came out from the game of basketball, Gonzaga University, and an interview assignment from a college professor.  Most importantly this was a connection came from a divine moment created by God in His perfect timing.  

May the Lord bless you all and your family!!!

T~Money

I’m Back!!!!!!

It has been over 3 years since I have written a blog post.  I hadn’t realized it had been that long.  A lot of things have happened in that stretch of time.

First lets talk about the fact that I decided to move to a different city.  I have grown up in Spokane, WA my entire life.  In 2017 I felt the call the move to a smaller city in the middle of Washington called Moses Lake so I found a job and moved.  I have been there just over 2 1/2 years and enjoy it so much.  I attend an amazing church, have great friends, and a great job.  Moses Lake is about 100 miles from Spokane so I still go back and visit anytime I want to.

After working two jobs, I decided to take a leap of faith and become a substitute teacher for the school district.  I am having the time of my life.  I get to interact with the most amazing kids ever.  In 2018 I then decided to go back to school to achieve my teaching certificate which I earned this past summer.  Unfortunately I didn’t get a contracted teaching job so I went back to subbing again, and am thankful that because the need is so high that I work every day.  Throughout this school year as I sub I will be taking some tests that will give me some specific subject endorsements.  Lots are happening for me and God continues to be faithful in providing for all of my needs.

I continue to still enjoy all different sports and volunteer with my church youth group.  I have been blessed to have taken many different trips as well.

Well I hope to continue with this blog and write about some things God has placed on my heart and fun experience that I continue to have throughout my life.  Until next time, may the Lord bless you as we enter into this holiday season.

T~Money