What do you want to be when you grow up?

Ok, I know some of you are already "grown up" in the traditional sense. But you are either currently in college or considering it the near future. So what are you working on becoming? Who are you striving to become? And why? What do you have to offer that field? What unique talents or contributions can you offer?

These are all important questions to ask yourself as you progress through your journey. Even after you've completed your degree, you should continue asking yourself these questions. With today's economy and global society, we need to continuously remain on the cutting edge in our fields of work and study.

Now, so you all get a feel for where I come from, I'll answer my own questions:)

What do you want to be when you grow up?
For right now the answer is a teacher. I already am in a sense, as a homeschooling mother. But an accredited teacher with a degree and a "job" would be a really nice addition to my resume. I say this because teaching isn't an end goal for me, it is a stepping stone to a much larger goal...you've probably heard names like Dewey, Webster, Vygotsky, Plato, and Pestalozzi...one day I hope to have my name counted among them. Is that a high goal? You better betchya sweet buttons it is. But is it unattainable? Absolutely not!

Who are you working to become?
For the moment, my main focus is on becoming a college grad. Before completion of my undergraduate degree, I plan to complete a summer research opportunity program (SROP) at either Michigan State or University of Michigan. From there, I hope to continue research throughout and beyond my masters degree completion. I'm working on becoming an influential part of American education.

I've also started a little bit of education related freelance writing. None of this is scholarly, peer reviewed work; however, it is giving me the confidence and helping to improve my talents. I think it will benefit my writing in the long run...it is all online publication work, so as technology advances and globalization increases, I'm sure this skill will transfer into the educational writing sphere.

What do you have to offer the field? What unique talents or contributions can you offer?
First and foremost, I believe the most helpful ability I posses is the ability to remember what it was like to be a kid. All through growing up, my mother told me "remember this, it will help you later". So I did. When I started to learn how to ride a bike. I remember all the tips people gave me, what I thought about them, how I applied them, and what I took away from it all...I'm not saying I have some perfect, photographical/autobiographical memory. Actually, I have had a hard time with my memory. But I work to hold onto the things that really mattered to me, and why they mattered to me in the first place. Because of this, I am able to get down on the child's level (no mater which level that is) and understand them. Thus, I am better equipped for them to understand and relate to me as well.
I like to believe I also have at least a mediocre command of the written language. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but words come easily to me...because of this, I am able to convey my thoughts to the following generations, and leave a legacy for future learners to glean from.


OK
Now it's your turn.....click comments, then post your answers....thank you!!