tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post9195773178573592423..comments2024-02-28T03:47:10.298-05:00Comments on This Literacy Life: Why I Left the Classroom {And Don't Want to Go Back}!Andrea Crawfordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-21298632112845246542015-08-26T21:50:27.003-04:002015-08-26T21:50:27.003-04:00I sometimes feel the same way about my kids, but I...I sometimes feel the same way about my kids, but I love seeing their faces in the hallways too throughout the day.<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-14955983662290513752015-08-26T21:48:28.727-04:002015-08-26T21:48:28.727-04:00Isn't it such a rewarding job? I now can'...Isn't it such a rewarding job? I now can't imagine doing anything else! Hope you have a wonderful school year!<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-31884596734811503262015-08-20T17:34:21.478-04:002015-08-20T17:34:21.478-04:00I agree with everything you've posted! I was ...I agree with everything you've posted! I was in the classroom for 14 years and will be entering my 7th year as a Reading Specialist. It is my calling. I LOVE all that goes with my specialist position! Glad you found your calling like me! We're two peas in a pod. ;)<br /><a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow">Literacy Loving Gals</a> Colleen Noffsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918152158762439928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-3507810302674411342015-08-18T20:58:33.295-04:002015-08-18T20:58:33.295-04:00I agree with Liz from South Dakota...I could have ...I agree with Liz from South Dakota...I could have written this post. I could have given the SAME EXACT REASONS for loving my job as a reading specialist!! This will be my fourth year in the position....and it just keeps getting better and better! :) I must admit I do miss having a "classroom" in terms of being in charge of "my students." I am not the best at sharing.....which includes kids! haha! I just want all of my lovies to stay with me ALL DAY!! :)<br /><br />Katie<br /><a href="http://sparkingthemind.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Mind Sparks</a>Katie Orr (Mind Sparks)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01080724214704744958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-20723607056326232942015-08-18T06:43:52.773-04:002015-08-18T06:43:52.773-04:00Doesn't it feel great to know you are making s...Doesn't it feel great to know you are making such a difference and enjoying your job at the same time? I hope you continue to enjoy your position for many years more!<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-84584297992404485552015-08-18T06:40:53.270-04:002015-08-18T06:40:53.270-04:00Thank you! It has been an exciting journey, and I...Thank you! It has been an exciting journey, and I know that it will for many more years. Enjoy your school year!<br /><br />AndreaAndrea Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10863194664150925886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-22019194477776307112015-08-17T22:58:43.406-04:002015-08-17T22:58:43.406-04:00I could have written this post! After 30 years in ...I could have written this post! After 30 years in the classroom (24 teaching first grade) I also made the switch to being a Reading Specialist (K-6). This will be my third year and it just keeps getting better! I get to use my Special Education major, my Elementary Education major, and my Reading and Literacy Masters degree. I am hoping to stay in this position until I retire. I could take early retirement at the end of this year but I have no desire to retire. Have a wonderful year watching your readers grow. Liz (South Dakota)SDNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08610627956265653700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4545391207881658638.post-62355007982065630952015-08-17T14:11:33.925-04:002015-08-17T14:11:33.925-04:00Great post! I'm glad you found your calling! T...Great post! I'm glad you found your calling! Thanks for sharing :)<br /><br />Rae<br /><a href="http://mindfulrambles.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Mindful Rambles</a>Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328154908530424877noreply@blogger.com