Modified Dreams

My dream has always been to teach in Chicago and help at-risk children become college graduates. However, the school system in Chicago makes it near impossible for a first-year teacher from out of state to find a teaching job. So I have decided to go ahead and put in applications in the Nashville area. At this point, it's pretty late in the game for schools around here, but I am hoping to find a position -- any position -- for next year.

I decided to do this while I was sick this weekend, and I really think it will be best for me. If you know me at all, I have never been one to live without a plan. I might procrastinate the plans, but they are there. So I just consider this to be a contingency plan for next year. I haven't given up on Chicago, it will happen eventually. I'm applying in Metro Nashville schools, as well as in Sumner County, so we shall see what happens. Worst case scenario = another year in Nashville (which I love) with lots of friends around!