Changing Your Future
The Personal Website of Cara L. Morris
about me
I come from a very long line of elementary school teachers—my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, cousin, ... I have always had a desire to help children discover, learn, and grow.When I was 5, I made an "All About Me" book and wrote that I was going to be a teacher when I grew up. I still have that book as a reminder of my early dream.
Today, I am a 1st grade teacher in the California public school system. My school, at which I have taught for 11 years, has a large percentage of minority and low-income families. This presents challenges; however, I love these kids and I wouldn't trade this school for any other "better" location.
I have 20 students in my class. 75% of my students have attended kindergarten and pre-school at the same school and 75% of those students have siblings who have attended the school for three years or more. These numbers are higher than they have been in the past and that is a great testament to the impact of our school on the community. Many people would look at our kids and see "lost causes." I only see children, children who, despite the challenges in their lives, come to school excited about learning and excited about their future.
Someday in the future, I would like to open my own learning center where I can ensure that all children in my care are learning in the best way possible for them. This is what I work towards. This is my "Why."
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Friday, September 17, 2004
You may be wondering what I do on the weekend. Or you may not care :). . .but I'm going to tell you anyways. This Saturday, I will be attending a handbell workshop in Escondido from 8 am -4 pm. Then I am singing at a pseudo-wedding rehearsal at 5 p.m. After that, I am going to an open house for our new instrumental music minister at 6:00 and the pseudo-wedding rehearsal dinner at 7:00.I don't like any grass to grow under my feet. :)
posted by Cara at 12:38 PM |
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Sunday, September 12, 2004
This is for my fans. :) (Barbara and Brandi) . . . I have been on 3 more dates since the first 2 and they have all been with the same person. His name is Don and we are in the orchestra together at church and I think he is wonderful. :)posted by Cara at 8:09 AM |
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