Who has two thumbs?

SO EXCITED! I don't have to take the National Physics Exam for my Master's Program! It was supposed to be my most difficult exam, but it turns out I don't have to take it! WOO HOO!!!! 


AND I got an email from the program administrator stating how excited she is that I'm applying and that she thinks I'll be a "great candidate"!  How awesome is that? I feel so blessed right now!  


Who has two thumbs and can't wait to be a teacher? THIS GIRL!

Keep them doggies rollin'!

I'm excited to announce that the Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Integrated Science program FINALLY got accredited! My application is due at the end of the week, and I have pretty much all of the paperwork completed.  Whew....

What's next??

-The results from the Multiple Subject Exams I took this morning (I think I did well) should be in my inbox in 30 days (sheesh).  I still have to take at least 2 more exams.  The program administrator sent an email out late on Friday stating that I might not have to take the Physics exam that I'd originally thought was required. WHOOPIE!  It'd be such a relief with all of the work I have ahead of me this term.

-I still have to complete one online Biology class, one Chemistry class at the local Community College, and two graduate level teaching classes to prepare for the Master's Program.  I should be done with all of these classes at the end of Spring term.

-I have to GET IN to the program! I'm extremely nervous about this aspect because of my unconventional Civil Engineering undergraduate degree vs. a B.S. in Education.  (Prayers for God's will here, please!)

-I still must perform classroom viewings at the local high school.  I really enjoy this part of the application process because I get to interact with area students and teachers.  Often, I ask the students questions about their learning experiences and about high school life.  I love learning about what makes them eager to learn and what makes high school enjoyable.  I'm looking forward to the student teaching aspect of the program to continue this type of interaction AND get teaching practice.

-SEARCH for SCHOLARSHIPS! The cost of this program is starting to cause a lot of stress.  While we're so extremely excited, we hope to pay for the tuition and fees without taking out student loans.  We're trusting that God will provide, and hope to make good use of the resources available to us.  If you have any good scholarship sites or any information worth sharing, please send it our way! We'd greatly appreciate it!


For now, we wait.... :)