I've been contemplating applying for a teaching internship for a while now. At first, I thought why not? but then as it started getting closer I thought more and more about how I would be in summer classes and how terrible that would be. As I thought about all the different reasons to do it or not to do it, the reasons for not doing it were selfish. I wanted a summer, I didn't want responsibility, I was scared to actually teach, I was afraid I wouldn't get it because I haven't passed the Praxis test (dang test!), and many more reasons. Doing the internship meant that I would have the opportunity to teach and help kids in their learning; I would receive half salary (and granted, teachers don't make much, but half is still more than I make now), I would have something amazing to put on my resume, etc. SO many good reasons to do it! Well, about 2 weeks ago was the deadline to submit my application and I decided to do it and schedule an interview! Today was the interview and it went great! I was the last person to be interviewed for Provo District (you only get to pick one district to interview with) and I felt so good at the end of it. I made sure I did everything you're supposed to do in an interview...good eye contact, no rambling, sat still, shook everyones hands, dressed to impress (8 people in the interview!), etc etc. It went great! Even better, they called 30 minutes later and told me they wanted to hire me on at Canyon Crest Elementary! Woohoo!! I knew they called quickly, but I had no idea it was that quick. Anyway, I am very excited for this opportunity and can't wait to start preparing.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Mrs. Gregory... it has a nice ring to it :)
I've been contemplating applying for a teaching internship for a while now. At first, I thought why not? but then as it started getting closer I thought more and more about how I would be in summer classes and how terrible that would be. As I thought about all the different reasons to do it or not to do it, the reasons for not doing it were selfish. I wanted a summer, I didn't want responsibility, I was scared to actually teach, I was afraid I wouldn't get it because I haven't passed the Praxis test (dang test!), and many more reasons. Doing the internship meant that I would have the opportunity to teach and help kids in their learning; I would receive half salary (and granted, teachers don't make much, but half is still more than I make now), I would have something amazing to put on my resume, etc. SO many good reasons to do it! Well, about 2 weeks ago was the deadline to submit my application and I decided to do it and schedule an interview! Today was the interview and it went great! I was the last person to be interviewed for Provo District (you only get to pick one district to interview with) and I felt so good at the end of it. I made sure I did everything you're supposed to do in an interview...good eye contact, no rambling, sat still, shook everyones hands, dressed to impress (8 people in the interview!), etc etc. It went great! Even better, they called 30 minutes later and told me they wanted to hire me on at Canyon Crest Elementary! Woohoo!! I knew they called quickly, but I had no idea it was that quick. Anyway, I am very excited for this opportunity and can't wait to start preparing.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Sad Month for the Utah Jazz
All I can say is that I'm grateful to be a Los Angeles Lakers fan, one of the few teams not involved in a trade these past few weeks (knock on wood). My poor husband is distraught about Deron Williams being traded to the Nets... First Jerry Sloan and now D-Will. Sad day... On the other hand, the East is going to be stacked next year for the All-Star game but we can think about that when the time comes. Go Lakers!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
February Update
We've done a few fun things this month! How's this for an update...
Went to the Jazz/Thunder game with these great people
Helped with these 2 lovebirds proposal. The wedding will be May 5th!
Tyler's mission buddy Chace and his fiance (newly engaged!!) came over for fondue. And it was a good thing we ate dinner beforehand b/c the fondue was no bueno...sad day.
We went to a few of Tanner's games at Westminster. This one was their last home game. Can anybody guess who's standing to the right of Tanner?? You're right if you guessed John Stockton's son :) A great bonus to Tanner's games...John Stockton in the crowd!
My dear husband never ceases to surprise me with goodies. Happy Valentines day!
My family came to town just this past weekend! Sunday, we went to Lisa & Shawn's for dinner (Michelle, Trevor, & Sarah came as well) and we had a blast all weekend.
Lillee will make any man feel loved. She LOVES men (especially Trevor on Sunday)!
Only missing our missionary
Gracee had a sleepover at our place that night. It's always fun to have a little one around.
William and Lillee are complete opposites...he LOVES women (especially Tiersha)!
Our wonderful hosts and MY in-laws...I'm a lucky girl to have such great family
Monday, February 14, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!
Happy Valentine's Day to all those lovers out there!
This picture is the only picture I have from last years' Valentine's Day. Since it was on a Sunday last year, we went up to Provo Canyon, had tinfoil dinners, and camped out/watched a movie in Tyler's 4Runner. It was a really fun night and made for a great first Valentine's Day as a married couple. Here's to many more!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Engaged!
This past Monday Tyler and I helped Tanner (Tyler's younger brother) with his proposal to his girlfriend Allie. Even with the blizzard that rolled in, we lit candles all over SugarHouse park. It was absolutely gorgeous and she was very surprised.
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