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I went to college straight out of high school and stopped 18 credits shy of graduating. My major was accounting with a double minor in sports medicine and early education. (Yes I didnt have any idea which of the 3 I really wanted to do) I wasn't forced to quit just didnt really see the need to have my degree. I already was moving up the chain as a medical biller/coder and was focused on being a good mommy. So in the last 20 years I have been a daycare provider (in center and in my home) licensed in 4 different states, been a medical biller/coder, and worked as lead accountant in property management company. I was really good at the coding and accounting but I wasn't able to be as involved in my kids as I wanted. Plus I am darn good at this job too! All the jobs I've had, having my degree never really gave me an edge or allowed me to get paid more. I finally started some classes this last year and will FINALLY graduate in April/May. happyfacehappyface
The reason... partly just to finish what I started. But, mostly so my mom will STOP HOUNDING ME!
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Me too!!! I'm actually thinking of doing something in education because my kids really need their mom and I feel that even though I'm here I'm not really here for them. They are getting very tired of talking over little ones screaming, yelling, talking over them, etc. Also, they have to wait for everything, getting them to appts. is very hard and its getting to much to juggle. I really want to be there for them before its to late and their out of the house!Each day is a fresh start
Never look back on regrets
Live life to the fullest
We only get one shot at this!!
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You all bring up such great points! The ones who worked in schools and brought up all the negative stuff reminds me why I stopped working in our school district to begin with!
My hubby is really pushing for me to teach, but I don't think that's where my heart is. Now, I haven't done any student teaching yet, so maybe I will enjoy it. But I did work as an aide in emotional support in a high school classroom for 5 years and that wasn't something I'd want to do forever. There is a difference in being an aide and being the teacher, though. And a difference between high school and elementary. The schedule is the main thing that really attracts me to teaching vs daycare. Having a more secure income would be nice too. Right now, the plan is for me to graduate, take the Praxis tests, and continue to do daycare until my daughter (19 months) is a little older. Maybe in 2 years or so, I will apply for an internship (so I can student teach and become certified since my current online school does not lead to certification) and take it from there. And who knows what will happen in the next few years...I may change my mind and decide to stick with daycare!
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I opened an in-home Preschool. I only accept ages 3-5.
It really stressed me out to be teaching children (in public school) for the sole purpose of passing assessments (littles)/tests (older children).
I became an attendant for a special needs little girl after I graduated because I didn't quite know what to do. I was encouraged to open an in-home Preschool, and we had acquired a teenager and run out of room in our apartment. So, we began looking for a house to purchase. We moved into an adorable little suburb that is quite Desperate Housewives-ish. :
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All of my students live in the surrounding neighborhoods. They could walk if they wished to.Comment
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LCLC - does your preschool run year-round? What hours do you work? Meals? Rate? This is something I might be very interested in doing. Thanks
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I taught kindergarten for 9 years. I decided to do daycare because I wanted to be home with my daughter. She has some health issues, and I just didn't feel comfortable with having someone else watch her. There are pros and cons. The schedule doesn't bother me, because while teaching the summers were usually spent taking classes and preparing for the next year, not really "time off".Comment
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I have a BSc in ECED and taught first grade for two years before my son was born. Then I was a SAHM mom for a few years until my daughter was born. When she was about a year old, my husband was hit with a pay cut and we needed a second income again. I looked at going back into the classroom but found that there are only a handful of daycares in my school district- none of which I was impressed by or felt comfortable leaving my kids there. My husband suggested I open one in my home and here I am. We converted the downstairs level of our house to the daycare so I feel as if I am going to work and my family's part of the home is just our area. It was the best decision for my family. I am here for both of my kids everyday and I get to choose what children I accept. I have wonderful families and I truly enjoy what I do, minus the diapers LOL. It's much less stressful than being in the public schools so I'm a happier person. I don't make as much money as I was making teaching but when I weigh out the benefits for my own children it is worth it. I do miss the adult interaction and the medical benefits but in my area they have been laying off teachers so my job may not have been secure if I did go back into the public schools after all. My DH misses having the downstairs for our family but since giving up that part of our house pays our entire mortgage each month he doesn't complain. I don't think I would be as happy if we didn't have a separate space though. My kids are 8 and 5 and there are times when they don't want to be part of the daycare. It's nice for them to be able to go upstairs away from it if they need to.Comment
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This is what I want to do! But I have to help put my kids through college first before I can justify paying for my own.
I want to major in ECE and minor in German. Then I will give commands to the children like "spiel Spielzeug gehen!" and they will know I mean business because I'll have the accent down!
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I LOVE school and if I could, I would have degrees in several things. 
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