Hey Ladies!!!!
A funny thing happened on my way from school last week. Because we are a Turnaround (a.k.a, Troubled) School, we have lots of partners, community resources, state money, etc., for programs for the students. Well, thanks to a generous donation from an alumni couple, the Lastingers, there's some money to invest in higher degree seeking teachers from these schools as well! ALL EXPENSE PAID TUITION FOR THE PROGRAM!! I want to apply for a Specialist's Degree in Media Literacy! They will only be selecting 30 teachers from the 3 partnered high schools in Jacksonville, and I REALLY want one of those spots for myself! And, for those of us who apply by June 30th, UF is going to spend the big bucks ($800) for a four-day GRE-for-Dummies course! I passed the GRE too many years ago for it to count a second time and methinks my problem-solving skills are a little rusty (at least in the mathematics department!) Gainesville is only 1 1/2 hours away (just be careful of AAA's speed trap of the world, Starke, Lawtey, Waldo - seriously, look it up!!!) although the majority of the coursework is delivered online and discussed with the collaborative groups at the individual schools. Do I dare hope for my new study group to be just half as cool and affirming and encouraging as this UNE group? So, here's where I need you! I'm going to post my 400-500 "WHY YOU NEED TO PICK ME" application letter to docshare by Monday which will also serve as my Writing Piece for the course! (2 birds, 1 stone) I have to explain why I want to pursue this degree and what I hope to accomplish. Wish me luck!!! My "writing muse" finally returned from her vacation, so time to put the pedal to the metal!
Well aern't you just a woman on a mission! That is a wonderful opportunity, and I wish you lots of luck! You are such an engaging writer and an even more engaging person(I' sure you are anyway!) I'm sure that will all shine through in your piece, just as it has in this blog and they would be fools not to pick you! Besides...where else are they going to get any comic relief?
ReplyDelete"Cindy-Lou-Who-Who's no more than TWO"....I use that line with my "other" Cindy....You are a shoe-in, my friend....What a fabulous opportunity for you!....I would love to read your piece upon completion...You've got a lot of balls in the air right now, and are juggling them quite nicely!....Chat soon, A
ReplyDeleteYeah...I took this class for the CAGS in Literacy because I just can't sit still! Little did I know it was preparing me for the Reading coach role AND now I have bucket loads of experience in being successful in a distance learning environment...YEAH!.I'm just wanting a lot of brain things right now...it's either that or I will be forced to join Jazzercise or a "health" thing...(you can't see the repulsing - shudder body action right now...) Actually, that's on my "bucket list" too...it will be posted by tomorrow...I have to submit everything by the 20th...so I'm on a good time line!!! THANKS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity! I'm sure it will be granted to you:) I look forward to reading your paper!
ReplyDeleteOOPS!!! I MEAN I HAVE TO EMAIL EVERYTHING BY THE 27TH TO GATOR COUNTRY!!!
ReplyDeleteYou're in my prayers & I wish you ALL the best! You are so motivated and forward thinking; it's really inspiring to see how dedicated you are to your career and education. I think it's great that teachers are being awarded some of the monies ... afterall, if they don't invest in us and provide some real opportunities for professional growth, how can they hold us accountable when Rome burns?! I'm looking forward to reading that application letter, and even before reading, I'm positive you'll be selected! Cheers!
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