More+about+me..

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 * Are you currently teaching? If so, what grades or subject. If not, are you working at another profession? **=====

====**I am currently teaching. I've been teaching 5th grade for the last 4 years. I have a major in physical education and a minor in elementary education. I didn't picture myself as a classroom teacher, but have enjoyed the ride so far. **====

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 * I get to do some team teaching at my school. I teach social studies to 3 classes, including mine, as well as science and english language arts. This is the first year out of 4 that I don't have to teach math **=====

**What are your career aspirations for the future? **

 * My aspirations for the future are quite simple. I want to continue to improve my craft. I've always wanted to become one, so I hope to get a phys. ed. job at some point. I would also like to adjunct at the college level some day. **

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 * Have you ever been mentored as part of a professional development formal mentoring program **=====


 * I am currently being mentored right now. I took a new teaching position this fall and the district has a one-year mentoring program. **

**Does your school district have a mentoring program? **

 * Yes, the school district I am in has a mentoring program. It lasts for one year. **

**What are your thoughts and feelings about mentoring in education? **

 * I would have liked a mentoring program in my first year of teaching. So far, this year, as a ** **mentee, I haven't really had any moments other than simple logistical questions that would require help from a mentor.**