Some Thoughts

So, I've been sitting here for the past two months, well, not literally sitting here, but every now and then, I sit and think about my unemployment status. I think to myself, "Marcella, you have been unemployed for two months and really have no desire to go back in to the field you were in. Actually you are content being a full-time Master's student and holding out until the perfect job in education comes your way." Is this normal?" Should I be so happy in this state? Have you ever asked yourself that? Actually, those of you that are currently unemployed, have you ever found yourself perfectly content in the state you are in? I mean seriously. Now don't get me wrong. I am not referring to those lazy people who have never had a job, are not looking for a job, are not in school and just enjoy doing nothing. I am really talking to those people who are making career changes and won't stop until they find that job that enhances not only their life but another person's life as well; those people who have worked in corporate America for years but finally got a break to reflect on what they really want to do. Doesn't it feel good to be able to take time to make a decision about your next move and not feel pressured to just take anything? Let me help you out, IT FEELS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was talking to some friends yesterday and I could not hide my excitement about not needing to get up on Monday morning to clock-in to a job I hate and does nothing to benefit society. I remember saying to someone that I would work at a grocery store before I go back into the corporate world. It's ugly out there and can be very depressing. I feel blessed to be where I am. Everyday I am searching for new work and I get excited when I see things like Career Advisor ($29K/yr) or tutor ($9/hr) because I know just working in that environment I would be able to impact another person's life everyday. So to all of you out there trying to get back into the corporate world just for a check I would ask, "Is it really worth it?"

Teach for America in Atlanta

Teach for America is an organization that was set up to bring educated and motivated teachers into low-income areas. They have established precedence all across the country by equipping schools with educators ready to take students to another level with a passion for changing the educational state of the United States.

Georgia has been in the news a few times for failing to meet certain graduation rates among other things. So, Teach for America is certainly welcome in this part of the country. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Beverly L. Hall agrees in saying “In many of my school visits, I go into classrooms where there are Teach for America teachers, and I’m always impressed with them. I think Teach for America is having an impact in more ways than we probably even realize right now.”

This past year metro Atlanta had 195 teachers from the program and they hope to have more. It is imperative that attention is given to these areas where funding is low. What better way to do so than to bring in teachers coming from all walks of life with one common goal…Educating children.

Teacher for America searches for the brightest and the best. They look for passion and the drive to pull through for the students even in the worst case scenarios. Many of the teachers have had previous careers and can teach based on real-life experiences. Some are right out of undergrad and can relate to the students on their level. Whatever walk of life they are coming from Teach for America is ensuring that they will bring the best.

Atlanta has gone through major transformations as a result of the economy and has seen many of their schools not survive. The schools are looking for miracles to stay above the water and continue to provide the best for their students. Teach for America just may be that miracle!