What Teachers Make and Updates

I know it's been awhile ... sorry that I fail so miserably at updating blog posts. I promise that this blog will be well worth the wait.

What Teachers Make:
As a teacher, there are days that you feel broken down. Like all professions, teaching has ups and downs. I am constantly asking for God's mercy, grace, and patience so I can make each day positive. The past two months have really allowed me to grow as a teacher and I feel like I am learning something new every day. I have opened myself up to the challenges of teaching because that is the only way I can learn to be a better teacher.

Recently, I revisited Taylor Mali's "What Teachers Make" speech. Taylor Mali is a slam poet and is an advocate for the teaching profession after serving time as an English teacher. Mali's "What Teachers Make" reminds me why I teach because it expresses the joys and sorrows the profession brings. Just like my favorite book, food, or album, I like to watch Mali's "What Teachers Make" to fuel my soul. If you have 3 minutes, I encourage you to watch Mali's "What Teachers Make" and relate it to your profession, whatever it may be.


Miscellaneous Updates:
Although Taylor Mali is a riveting and inspiring poet, I do have some updates in my life.

I cannot believe that it is March. So many things have happened since my January Resolutions post. I am now 24, I feel very comfortable at St. Paul, I began tutoring at SOAR, I am coaching 5/6 grade girls softball (stories to come), enjoyed Winter Break, and celebrated my wedding at my first shower.

My days are busy and I constantly have something going on. I feel like I am in my apartment to just eat, sleep, and address wedding invitations - which I enjoy! I love being busy and I love being on the go!


xo
Kait

"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."
- Mother Teresa