Friday, May 17, 2013

An end of an era...

In 2002 a special place came into my life... Meredith College.  In 2006 I graduated and began my career as a kindergarten teacher.  While teaching I realized that my true passion was in teaching children to read.  In 2009 I decided to begin the journey into graduate school.  I re-enrolled back at Meredith in the Masters of Education program with a concentration on reading.  Four years and a baby later I can proudly say as of May 11th I am a graduate!

During graduate school I learned more than I ever thought I would about the field of education (reading especially).  I feel more confident as a teacher and now see myself as more of a professional.  As cheesy as it sounds I really did get my my awesome, giving, sweet parents' money's worth.  I am so thankful and feel blessed to have had this opportunity.  I am also pretty dang proud of myself for actually finishing!  After ER was born I had a moment of wanting to quit.  My family kept me motivated to not give up and I am so glad I did not.

All weekend we celebrated!  Friday night I was COMPLETELY blown away by an awesome surprise party thrown by my hubby.  I must say, he inherited his mama's party planning genes because he did a great job!  I was so touched by all the friends and family who came out to celebrate with us.  I felt the love for sure!



On Saturday I graduated.  My favorite moment of the night was when ER ran up to me after graduating saying, "Congratulations!  I am so proud of you!"






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