I guess in a strange way the Delta is kinda like the afterlife and institute is sorta like this life. Very similar feelings and motivations. Clayton compared it to the MTC the other day which is a very fair comparison given that we are legitimately teaching and preparing for the big time. But we have to do it without inspired counsel or instruction the MTC is so full of, which makes it interesting to say the least.
It's really weird to me, how strongly I feel about it right now. I really have no idea what it will be like. I am really excited to have my own classroom, but I just can't wait to get back. See the green fields and feel the prickly grass. Maybe it's my own stubborness making me feel this way but right now, the Delta is home.
On that subject, I think the novelty of being Mormon is wearing off a bit. I haven't had any awkward questions today. I love them. "So, is everyone who goes to BYU mormon?" "Oh that's right Mormon's can't drink coffee, right?" Or anymore invites to go for a drink...
I am in the only place in the world I can get a Cougars sweatshirt in Red and White. I know that news hurts some of you, but be strong. The University of Houston is pretty nice.
I guess may be some who don't know where I am or what I'm up to right now but I accepted a position with Teach for America to teach Spanish this fall in a high school in the Mississippi Delta region. I've committed to be here for two years as part of their initiative to close the achievement gap in this region, as their slogan says "One day all children will have the chance to obtain an excellent education."
TFA has a lot of catch phrases like collaboration, Kool-aid (indoctrination), backwards planning, sense of possibility... and the list goes on....
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