Ok, it’s now doubly official. Not only have I notified my company of my decision to join the Corps but I have created a TeachForUS blog and posted it on Facebook. As much as it pains me to say, I suppose nothing is official anymore unless it’s posted on Facebook, right? Neil Postman would surely have a heart attack after hearing this notion. Anyhow, for those that I haven’t had the chance to talk to, I’ve decided to leave the business world for a few years to pursue an opportunity with Teach for America. This has been something I’ve wanted to do for years and there’s no better time than now. I’ll be teaching (hopefully math) this fall somewhere in the Rio Grande Valley.
I have to admit that I’m writing mostly for selfish reasons. This is an easy way to keep family and friends posted on what’s going on and what interesting pranks my future students will pull on me, but more importantly, this is as good a venue as any for a memoir/diary/journal. I’ve never done such a thing but would imagine this experience would be as good as any to start. I just don’t want to forget the little things.
Hopefully, for the audience (if there is one), it will be fresh and unrehearsed; simply a place for all the ‘real time’ thoughts, emotions, fears, etc. Writing with one’s right foot hovering over the brake pedal is no way to write anything personal and I don’t intend on doing so. And in the end, if it helps someone out with their decision to join the Corps, I’ll be happy.
Hey Little Bradley Brewer,
Hopefully you get this, I am not sure where I am even sending a reply to! haha! I just wanted to say I truly enjoyed reading through your blog! I will definitely keep an eye out for any updates! Hope all is well! Miss you!
Little Jessi Baldwin