What lane and road will He take me on now? 

The Future

Now, two years later I am finishing my masters degree. Much more came from the Paperless Classroom which you can read about in “Our Story” which has made my masters degree even more worthwhile. And with my masters almost behind me I can tell my technical journey is not over. With all my wonderful classes and with the inspiration of my two mentors, Andrea Peach and David Forman I am now look forward to the next chapter in my career. 

I searched daily for a job for a year in Technology Education on websites for public school to all the way to universities. I sent in countless applications in the midst of a state hiring freeze and the war with Iraq. I prayed daily for an opportunity. I landed an interview with a company in Louisville that created on-line classes for universities. I did not get the job. I was disappointed and I was beginning to think I was meant to stay in my Language Arts position where I tried to integrate technology as much as possible. I tried to be patient in the midst of leading my students in writing portfolios I beginning to feel like hope was gone. 

Then I got a call from Shelby County schools for an elementary technology teacher position. I thought to myself I never thought I would teach such young students. I had no real training to teach little kids. I barely remembered how elementary school worked. I decided I would go anyway. I prayed for an opportunity and landed an interview so I had to give it a try. After all, God knows best. While I was there she asked if I minded to also interview for a district resource teacher position too. I did the two interviews in the same day. And a week later I went to a second interview. And finally a few days later I had to make a decision between the two jobs. I was unsure what to do. But I finally accepted the  job as district Technology Resource teacher for Shelby County Schools. 

My career search has only strengthen my faith in God and ensured me that I am where He wants me to be. I am looking forward to using the talents He has given me along with the skills that I learned at Georgetown in the next chapter in my life. And next time I will be more willing to listen to good advice like I got a KTLC to go back to Georgetown and to go to interviews or other opportunities even when I am uncertain. 

 My Master's Degree Journey has been one of learning, finding my new calling and making lifetime friends. Now I will travel on to whatever comes at the next stop and try to enjoy the view while I can.

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