I didn't make it
And now I don't know what to do. I still work for TFA, so I have to be happy and chipper for them, but they broke my heart. I emailed my supervisor and requested a couple day "time off" period. To continue the relationship metaphor I started earlier, I think that I can maintain a "friendship" with TFA, but I need a few days to heal more. My supervisor just called me to tell me that was a good idea, and to call whenever I feel ready to go back.
And what on earth will I do after I graduate? I'm still interested in education/education policy, and I think actually teaching first would be beneficial, but I was kind of hoping to work immediately instead of studying full-time for a credential (though I suppose I could go to Cal State East Bay...). There is the Oakland Teaching Fellows program, but they're actually quite competitive (not just selective like TFA) since they get more applicants than spots. If I go that route, I would also have to teach special education (they only want math, science, and special ed teachers), which I am ambivalent about. It would be tough, but it would be much more individualized (something that I think I would like) and Jason's ADD actually helped inspire me to first think about education. I requested a "Contact"--someone who actually is teaching the subject and grades that I am interested in--from the Oakland Teaching Fellows, so perhaps I'll learn more about what being a special education teacher would entail. Assuming I even have a chance of getting in--their current Fellow profiles are quite intimidating. I've started the application anyway--their priority deadline is December 4th.
And what on earth will I do after I graduate? I'm still interested in education/education policy, and I think actually teaching first would be beneficial, but I was kind of hoping to work immediately instead of studying full-time for a credential (though I suppose I could go to Cal State East Bay...). There is the Oakland Teaching Fellows program, but they're actually quite competitive (not just selective like TFA) since they get more applicants than spots. If I go that route, I would also have to teach special education (they only want math, science, and special ed teachers), which I am ambivalent about. It would be tough, but it would be much more individualized (something that I think I would like) and Jason's ADD actually helped inspire me to first think about education. I requested a "Contact"--someone who actually is teaching the subject and grades that I am interested in--from the Oakland Teaching Fellows, so perhaps I'll learn more about what being a special education teacher would entail. Assuming I even have a chance of getting in--their current Fellow profiles are quite intimidating. I've started the application anyway--their priority deadline is December 4th.