This is technically my first "real" blog. I started one in 2010- posted once and never touched it again.
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| (Yes, this is in my classroom. And, yes, I am standing on a table and there were students in my classroom at the time. One of them actually took the picture. |
If my friends were to describe me to you, they would tell you that I am spontaneous, full of one-liners, I love Jesus and love to hike and bike ride. My friends and family mean the world to me. I am originally from Punta Gorda, Florida, so I am a coastal girl by birth.
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| Punta Gorda is 100 miles south of Tampa. |
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| Just some of the sights.... ^ Boca Grande |
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Punta Gorda Marina This is my mom and brother; just another weekend. :) |
I am still attempting to determine why I moved to New Mexico in the first place. :) Besides getting married to a native New Mexican, it probably had something to do with Hurricane Charley making his landfall in Punta Gorda on August 13, 2004.
Seriously, New Mexico has been a Land of Enchantment for me. I am truly fascinated with the culture, language, and diversity of this state. I still have moments of culture shock and disbelief, because it is so different from where I grew up.
In August of 2006, I enrolled into my first classes at UNM. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in School Health Education in May of 2009. In August 2009, I started my teaching career teaching Science... to eighth graders... Not my dream job. Through an administrative transfer that November, I did land my dream job. I started teaching health education at Los Lunas Middle School. Then, by attrition and other job cuts, mine went with them. So, for the last two years, I have been teaching eighth grade Language Arts at LLMS. I continued my education at UNM in 2009 and have been slowly working on a Master of Arts in Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies. In December, I will graduate, if Penny lets me. :)
I am looking forward to this blogging bliss we are getting ready to journey through together.
Can I come with you? On your journey of blogging bliss that is. You make me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteawesome heather. i love the pictures you added! i think it so important to add that personality and personalization to assignments like this. it allows us to get to know you, and where you are coming from. this is why our students love technology. its (somewhat) easy to do, even just with the provided templates. (although why the heck can't I figure out how to get pictures in mine!) let me try and try again...
ReplyDeletei look forward to reading your blog! :)
Heather,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great!
I am currently a stay at home mom, but I taught at Manzano Vista Middle School in Los Lunas, which is now currently Valencia Middle school (I think). I taught 7th and 8th grade physical education, I was there for 3 years. I really liked it. I plan on returning to teaching when my kids are in school. That will not be for a while though because my youngest is only 7 months.
I attended LLMS when I was in Middle school. My mom taught there for many years as well, but retired as an elementary teacher in the Los Lunas School District.
Its great to know that you are enjoying your teaching career in Los Lunas!
It seems as though Jesus has blessed you with a passion for teaching and is allowing you to enjoy teaching Health.
I hope those middle school-ers appreciate having an outgoing dedicated teacher like yourself!
Hello Heather, great introduction! I think one of my biggest fears is getting into a position that is different than what I am looking for. It was reassuring to read how you handled it, and that it worked out; even if it was temporary! Your pics are great and really seem to capture your personality. Once I do get in the classrooom I hope to be able to use my own personality and sense of humor to build an environment of trust. It is nice to meet you. I wish you the best in this and all your future endeavors.
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