Hi I'm Vicki and have been studying the teacher's aid program. I recently finished my second lesson in the first book and its going well. I was wondering if there was anyone else studying the same course, cause I'm looking for some friends to connect with. I'm 43 and changing careers. I'm a stay at home mom of a soon to be 8 year old and I love helping out at her school. I go there twice a week to read with the kids in her class. I've been helping in her classrooms since she started kindergarten! I love helping the kids learn how to read, etc. I'm one of the few moms that participates with classroom parties and field trips. I think I'm the only one this year, that isn't working! My husband has a good job, however, another income is needed, since we really need to update, and remodel our really old house and our vehicles are really old as well! Knock on wood--- they still get us from point a to point b.
I used to work in retail. I was a certified picture framer for about 10 years. I have worked with a lot of different managers and well, I don't have any desire to ever return to work in a retail setting ever again. Need I say more! The most enjoyment I got out of working in a frame shop was helping the customer decide on how to frame their pictures or medals or memories, etc. that would compliment and make the picture look great.
I'm really enjoying this course as it is helping me to have a schedule and motivates me to get this degree, which gives me purpose, other than being a mom to my one wonderful kid! looking forward to the continuation of my study and making new friends.
Peace and God's Blessings,
Vicki