Monday, October 5, 2009

I'm a Teacher

Just a quick note before I go to bed....
Tonight was my first night teaching English. I can not even explain to you how much fun I had! I used to think it was math that made me this excited, but now it is confirmed that I really just like being the center of attention.... I mean, I like teaching! There is something about being able to come up with fun examples on the spot to help students understand a concept that lights me up inside.
After class tonight I hung around for a while and ended up talking to three ladies. We chatted about life and cooking (don't laugh at me!). The were fighting over who was the better cook and who I should learn from. They are now determined to help me be successful in cooking Jordanian food. I've never been excited about cooking before, but this sounds fun.
Anyway, I am pretty sure that I am currently on Cloud 9 and I thought that I would let you in on it.

4 comments:

Joyce said...

oh Tina I am so Happy for you! You got the teaching gift for sure! You are wonderful at it, no matter the subject!

mom said...

You have been given a true gift,I'm sure your class was on cloud 9 just having you!!! Yes, you are a teacher!!!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, cloud nine is a cool place to be!!! your students must love you and your teaching. Dan Kristi Kylie

Roxanne said...

Once of my inspirations went around the room asking what we taught. The answers were: French, Spanish, Elementary Spanish, etc. Then he told us we were all wrong! We taught people- a paradigm shift that is key in my thinking about teaching. Sounds like yours, too!

Love ya! And, remember, there are people back here that are counting on your success as a Jordanian chef!!