https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz Classroom Management Welcome Wall en-us 2017-02-18 22:05:04 UTC 2017-05-17 08:38:08 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png jennifer69 https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764064 My name is Jennifer and I am excited to be taking classes to become an elementary teacher.  I am 48 years old and I have finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up!  I feel fortunate that I have found a career that challenges me and fulfills my need to contribute to others.]]> 2017-02-18 22:14:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764064 jennifer69 https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764228 The majority of my working history was in the business world. I worked as a store manager for Pier 1 Imports and then became the business manager of my husband's technology company. These jobs kept me busy and rewarded me financially but I was often miserable.]]> 2017-02-18 22:20:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764228 jennifer69 https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764348 I fell into teaching by accident.   I began to volunteer at my daughters' elementary school.  I wanted to show my girls that I valued their education, so I felt obligated to volunteer.  But I was hooked!  Eventually I became an instructional aide for second grade.  I have never experienced such joy and satisfaction in a job.  I began to want more responsibility and knowledge about how to teach.  So here I am, pursuing a Post-Bac through Rio Salado College]]> 2017-02-18 22:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer69/e3m20gogv6cz/wish/154764348