According to recent polls, only 4% of Americans love their jobs. I'm happy to announce that I am definitely a part of that four percent. I work at a unique school as a 5th grade science teacher. My school is built on unique principles surrounding learning. I believe in these philosophies and they drive my unyielding desire to work hard for my students each day. The days are long. Really long! I typically work (both at home and school) for about 14-hours each day. Despite the long hours and demanding nature of the job, the greatest reward is seeing the growth our students make. This growth assures me that each day I work for a purpose larger than my own. I am changing lives with each paper I grade, lesson I plan, minute I spend with these hard working exemplary college prep students. Here's a snippet from our foundation's website:
Who we are. KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 66 KIPP schools in 19 states and the District of Columbia serving over 16,000 students.
What we do. KIPP builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first. By providing outstanding educators, more time in school learning, and a strong culture of achievement, KIPP is helping all students climb the mountain to college.
Why it matters. Every day, KIPP students across the nation are proving that demography does not define destiny. Eighty percent of our students are low-income, and 90 percent are African American or Latino. Nationally, more than 90 percent of KIPP middle school students have gone on to college-preparatory high schools, and more than 80 percent of KIPP alumni have gone on to college.
[from http://www.kipp.org/]
Relocating back to Texas was a great decision. I couldn't be happier.
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