After I graduated high school(2020), I knew I wanted to be a teacher. As I was attending classes at my local community college, I was also substitute teaching. This helped me in more ways than I could count. I had a flexible schedule. I was able to see which grade level and which school I enjoyed the most. Most importantly, I gained resources and experience with classroom management skills.
I finally graduated with my bachelor's degree and gained my own classroom in 2023. This may be my first ever class, but it feels like I have had so many others.
I work at the same school I subbed for, so I have so many students from different grades say "Hello!" to me in the hallways and stop by my classroom.