10/20/2024
Real talk: I was NEVER going to be a teacher when I grew up. Like, NO. My parents were both public school teachers so I heard all the drama, and politics, and whatever it was they needed to process to deal with the job. I was sure it was NOT for me.
In high school, my piano teacher tried to recruit me to be her assistant teacher and I almost completely refused but eventually did help in her “lab.” Then I ended up teaching dance while I was an undergrad, for fun. And then again, my husband and I taught community dance class together … for fun. And it was fun. Sometimes I’d not want to have to spend an evening teaching, but once I began - I loved it. Then I had the epiphany. I actually love teaching!
Today was exactly like one of those days that convinced me to do the bonkers thing of going back to school to become a teacher. I woke up not wanting to. I wanted rest. I wanted boring. I wanted a break. But then I went to the space where teacher is what I am and my energy revved up. My joy meter turned gOregon Repertory Singersife flourished.
Not every day is like this, sure. But when I realized that a type of WORK could bring joy and be rejuvenating, I knew I’d found my place.
I’m SO grateful to get to work with the amazing kids and staff, of the Oregon Repertory Singers Youth Choirs.
