I began “intensive” training for my new online teaching position today. Needless to say, substantive blog posts will probably be less prevalent over the next few weeks as all of my writing ability (haha!) will be needed for training.
Our first assignment was to write a 300-500 word biography to introduce ourselves to each other. I am posting what I wrote. Let me know what you think and if there is anything significant I left out that my new colleagues might like to know about me!
To my students, I’m affectionately referred to as “Mc.We.it.l.” No, I don’t supply Chicken McNuggets during each class period, I co-advise the yearbook with my best friend, Miss McKn.ight. Many people at our school think of us as one person and therefore the name “Mc.W.eit.l” was born as a combination of Miss McKnight’s last name and my last name, We/itl. Since we will be colleagues, and you have no idea who Miss McKni.ght is, you can just call me Jamie.
Miss Mc.Kn.ight and I met during my junior year of high school as members of the yearbook staff. My senior year, we were co-editors-in-chief and we made the decision to return to our Alma Matter to teach. Amazingly, we did just that and we now teach next door to each other.
I attended Eas.tern Illinois University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Social Science Secondary Education (minors in journalism and driver ed) and my master’s degree in Political Science. For the last five years, I have taught high school social science, English, and yearbook. I can’t imagine a more rewarding career. Teaching for the (insert online college name here…) seems like a great fit for me because it will supplement my income and still allow me to do something I love – teach!
On Valentine’s Day of 2004, I married the love of my life, Mike. We met in college and honestly, I can’t imagine my life without him. In November, after battling infertility, we finally added a new member to our family, our son, Bo. Bo is my sunshine and makes every day brighter!
Free-time is not abundant right now. With a 5-month-old, a yearbook to finish, and a home to maintain there isn’t a lot of spare time. When I do have a free moment, I love to read, blog, travel, and bake. I am also a sports fan! Go Cubs Go!
Teaching for the (insert college name here) seems like it will be a great fit for me. I love the idea of flexible hours and being able to work while Bo naps. I’m looking forward to training and getting to know each of you.
Hey! A link would be totally awesome…makes me feel special lol…and if your up for it I might have to ask you for some advice to pimp my blog up!! lol I think the Bio is good, but theres no mention of pagent? I know it’s not super duper important probably, but seems like it meant a lot to ya.
#1 haha.
#2 YOU decided what we would do with our lives. And you have been making all my important decisions since then.
What will I ever do without you.