Back to School

This is my favorite time of year where the days get a bit shorter, the nights a bit cooler, fresh corn is in abundance and the smell of new backpacks and freshly sharpened pencils hang in the air. I've always loved fall and the new beginnings it brings (school year and football season). 

*it's that time of year*

August is usually busy for myself and most of my other teacher friends. There is the rush of gathering school supplies at the lowest prices, fretting over upcoming schedule changes, teacher meetings, and scouring the area for textbooks. I am doing all these things this this year too, but instead it will be as a student.

  After 7 years teaching in the middle school classroom I am filing away my lesson plan binders, teacher outfits, science lab supplies, and what seems to be a million pencils and stickers. This year I am going back as a full time student to complete the perquisites needed to attend Physicians Assistant School (hopefully next August).

 I've been thinking about a career change for a while now and this seems like the best fit. I'm not going to lie it was a tough decision that I struggled with for many months and got a bit teary eyed as I turned in my resignation. I truly love teaching, but I do believe that as a PA I will still get to teach everyday in just a very different way and with different clientele. 

There is no guarantee I'll even get in to PA school, which has become pretty competitive. This change is a bit of a gamble, but one I'm willing to take. To complete all the applications (deadlines are just a month away yikes!) for next August cohort I am scurrying around making sure all my tests, transcripts, essays, observation hours, and recommendations are in order. Wish me luck! 

*oh yeah  ALL science*

I may be a bit crazy attempting the course load I am these next 2 semesters, but I rather enjoy being back in school. Guess somethings never change. Overall I'm nervous, but mostly excited for this new chapter in my life and to see where this adventure takes me. 




I wish all my teacher friends a wonderful school year. Best of luck and I thank all of you for the tremendously difficult job you do day in and day out! You truly make a difference in so many people's lives and I appreciate all the hard work you put in to make that first day of school welcoming and smooth.