Employed!

I found a job!! As of yesterday, I am the new freshman English teacher at Lou Dantzler Charter High School in Crenshaw. After 30 minutes of talking to the representatives of ICEF charter schools in LA, I knew it would be a perfect fit..and luckily, so did they. God knows why they chose an admittedly naive girl from the south to partner with them in their goal to send 100% of their students to college after graduation, but I'm so glad they took that chance. I believe in their mission...and that's all a young, college grad can ask for..to truly believe in the organization they are serving. I've met some AMAZING people through this process and I know now what respect, humility, and deep-rooted belief in the educational system really means. I can't wait to start my new role as teacher, mentor, and lover of students at L. D. High in south central. Education is the great equalizer--I want my students to know, understand, and invest in that! Anyway, I just got back from a celebratory outing at Lucky Strike.. a bowling alley/bar that is evidently famous to natives here in the city. It was so. much. fun. and I got to bond with my fellow corps members in a not-so-structured setting--suites yesterday, stilettos tonight. That said, I'm absolutely exhausted. I'm still not feeling 100% healthy, so I'm gonna hit the sack and get back to you tomorrow!!!
Loving what the future holds..