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Post by ringsyde on Apr 26, 2006 19:28:40 GMT -5
As some of you know, I've been slaving away on a Master's Degree in education, doing and internship and working as a guest teacher for the past two years. This week, the fruits of my labor finally blossomed
1) I have officially graduated from Aurora University with a 4.0 GPA throughout the entire process. All that's left is the ceremony on May 6th.
2) This morning, I was offered a full-time position at one of the most respected high schools in the entire state of Illinois.
3) I have been asked to stay on at my current school district for the remainder of the year as a paid guest teacher. Anyone who has obtained a teaching certificate knows there is a 16 week student-teaching internship that you must complete -without pay- before getting certification. It's nice to be back amongst the regular paycheck earners again.
This is by no means as big (or as important) an accomplishment as my many friends here who have become parents, husbands and/or wives. However, if you all knew what I've accomplished and sacrificed to get here -and how impossible this all seemed only a few short years ago - you'd understand my joy and satisfaction.
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Post by Matt on Apr 26, 2006 20:04:51 GMT -5
Congrats. I felt great (and relieved) when I got my master's in 04. Little did I know I'd be back taking classes a year later.....
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Post by Darth Turkish on Apr 26, 2006 20:09:09 GMT -5
Congrats. man! I know how damned relieved I felt when the MS in Education was done.
My Graduation ceremony was on Dec 17. '03, the same day as the opening of Return of the King. Guess what my present was?
Welcome "officially" to the club!
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Post by thefamoustommyz on Apr 26, 2006 21:22:29 GMT -5
Matt's avatar's gonna give me seizures.
ANYWAY...
I disagree, Ring...having a kid isn't a gigantic accomplishment (most of the time)...it's raising a good one that you can be proud of, but I see what you mean.
This is a very real, very huge accomplishment, and I am very happy for you and very proud of you.
Good job.
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Post by pistonhurricane on Apr 26, 2006 21:54:08 GMT -5
congrats Rings... awesome!!!!
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Post by GOODZILLA on Apr 26, 2006 22:20:29 GMT -5
GREAT JOB BUDDY! I know what a great feeling it is ... and especially so since you've already got a KILLER job lined up!  You've been one of the promoters that has influenced me and encouraged me to keep rolling the dice, and I wanted to thank you for sharing in the madness! |
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Post by offspring515 on Apr 26, 2006 23:14:44 GMT -5
Congrats. I think you should be very proud, getting a solid education and finding a spot in your chosen career is HUGE man. It's something that most people will sadly never achieve. Keep up your hard work.
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Post by Big Bri on Apr 27, 2006 0:11:52 GMT -5
Congrats Rings! You deserve it! Have fun celebrating, and good luck with the new jobby-job! It must feel great. And believe me, I know all about the accomplishing, sacrifice, and hopelessness at times! I've been going on-again off-again for 9 YEARS!!! And that's only for a Bachelor's!!! But one more year to go! Thanks for the inspiration!!! May 2007, let the keg-tapping ceremony begin!!!  |
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Post by Pete Beck on Apr 27, 2006 0:29:31 GMT -5
congrats...i know the work you are talking about with the masters, as mine seemed to take forever...and the satisfaction at attaining it was one of the greatest moments in my life...as i am sure it is in your's!
Enjoy and have fun with the new teaching gig!
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Post by Trent Lawless on Apr 27, 2006 4:16:04 GMT -5
congrats...i know the work you are talking about with the masters, as mine seemed to take forever... Ditto for me, in my case so long I never finished it! Way to go! |
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Post by gatekeeper on Apr 27, 2006 7:03:36 GMT -5
Congrats Ring.
As a fellow teacher, I know how hard it is to go for so long without being paid.
And getting a 4.0 in the process is an amazing feat!
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Post by Graymar on Apr 27, 2006 7:08:41 GMT -5
Congrats...
I'm a 2-time 'loser' myself...(MAcc; MS)
And a hearty encouragement to those pursuing...or considering additional education
Graymar
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Post by Joe on Apr 27, 2006 10:10:26 GMT -5
Congratulations!!!
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Post by Chris Ingersoll on Apr 27, 2006 10:13:08 GMT -5
Well, that explains why you haven't been posting much recently. Awesome job, man! |
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Post by JimSteel on Apr 27, 2006 10:48:19 GMT -5
Congrats Rings
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Post by GalactiKing on Apr 27, 2006 16:10:37 GMT -5
Congrats, RingsYde
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Post by ringsyde on Apr 27, 2006 17:47:00 GMT -5
My thanks to all of you. There have been a lot of nights where hanging out with you guys got me through. You've all inspired me, and I can truly say it's been my honor to interact with you all.
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Post by pikemojo on Apr 27, 2006 23:17:13 GMT -5
Congrats man. That is awesome. It is even cooler that you were offered a job right out of college. My mom recently went back to school and got her teaching degree and so far she has only been getting subbing jobs so that is a real accomplishment for you.
I hope when I finish school I will get a great job straight out of school.
good job
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Post by LWPD on Apr 28, 2006 6:22:39 GMT -5
Congrats and may this open the doors to both new opportunities and even greater prosperity.
LWPD (who could tell from the quality of his posts that RingsYde was a pretty smart guy)
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Post by stephenvegas on Apr 30, 2006 13:06:18 GMT -5
RingsYde,
Congratulations!
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IPPON!!
