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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Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Christmas was outstanding this year! My parents surprised me with a brand new professional flute (Armstrong's new Heritage series). I have been playing on an old student flute for the last 20 years and it was at the end of its rope. The only problem with my new flute is that now I can't blame my mistakes on my flute!! I also received Carolyn Kepcher's (from The Apprentice) book Carolyn 101. It has some great business advice and it's an easy read. I think I read seven chapters in my first sitting. :) The most wonderful thing about Christmas this year was spending it with a very wonderful man (Don, of course). It was his first experience with my family's marathon Christmas celebrations and he survived with flying colors!!posted by Cara at 7:52 PM |
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