The Road Unknown
I like to know where I am going before I start the car. If I've never visited a certain place, I like to have clear directions, landmarks included. I need some semblance of control, otherwise my heart races, my palms get sweaty, and I am a big grump to drive with.
My life is much like that as well. I like to know where I am going before I start the car. Right now, I have only a vague idea of where I am going, and very few landmarks to help me get there. I need to have my Professional Certification, a Washington State teacher requirement, within the next three years. I've not started on the road yet because, frankly, I don't know where to go.
The wisest route travels across the city of Master's Degree. In that route I would also get the Professional Certificate. However, the city of Master's Degree is wrought with potential detours. I could go the Master's in English freeway, which gives me a pleasant trip, and is much more enjoyable than other options. I could go Master's in Education highway, except it seems to me like it is not filled with many sights. I suppose I could go the Master's in Administration route which winds through the city, and is quite a bit more complicated. One needs to be a bit more sure of their skills. I've only been driving this teacher vehicle for two years.
Ultimately, I am just not enthused about being rushed. I want to take my time navigating this city. I feel quite incapable of making such a huge decision so early in my career.
My life is much like that as well. I like to know where I am going before I start the car. Right now, I have only a vague idea of where I am going, and very few landmarks to help me get there. I need to have my Professional Certification, a Washington State teacher requirement, within the next three years. I've not started on the road yet because, frankly, I don't know where to go.
The wisest route travels across the city of Master's Degree. In that route I would also get the Professional Certificate. However, the city of Master's Degree is wrought with potential detours. I could go the Master's in English freeway, which gives me a pleasant trip, and is much more enjoyable than other options. I could go Master's in Education highway, except it seems to me like it is not filled with many sights. I suppose I could go the Master's in Administration route which winds through the city, and is quite a bit more complicated. One needs to be a bit more sure of their skills. I've only been driving this teacher vehicle for two years.
Ultimately, I am just not enthused about being rushed. I want to take my time navigating this city. I feel quite incapable of making such a huge decision so early in my career.
posted by Mr. McNamar at 2:03 PM
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I got my Master's in Education (Social Studies). It is worth it, if only because at least where I now work (a rural Florida school), I am one of the few with a Master's Degree, which means I get to teach Dual Enrollment classes through the community college. I have also begun classes to pursue my PhD. I think getting a general Masters in Ed would be better than in a specific subject such as English because that could limit your opportunities. And Admin..well, do you really want to go over to the Dark Side? ;-)
Thanks for the knowledge. And yes, I am still considering joining the Dark Side. Something about ambition and power. It is the East Coaster in me that wants to wreak havoc on the West Coast. Plus the salary is nearly twice what I can make as an experienced teacher--it would be nice to not have a working wife/mother. Also, seeing as I support the Good Side as a baseball fan, it is only fair to balance out life by becoming one of "them" in my professional life.
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