Sunday, January 29, 2012

Blog Post #1

   About Me
   Hello everyone my name is Brittney Henderson . I 'm 23 years old I am from Mobile,Al born and raised . I have 5 year old son who's name is Jalen Henderson he's my everything. I live home with my parents who I love dearly.I strongly believe between God and my family is the reason why I'm where I am today.I say that because I put God first in everything I do. My mom is a strong woman; I say that because three days out of the week I see her wake up ,and go take dialysis and come home like nothing ever happens.  I admire her for that .
      One day I told her," Mom I don't see how go threw that every week ." She replied," you would do it to of you wanted to live to see your children and grandchildren everyday." My dad has a great work ethic he's been on the same job for 40 years and in my eyes that's amazing . He told me to take pride in my work even in the most simplest things.My son Jalen  was diagnosed with a mild form of autism when he was 2years old ,but he is smart as a whip and has a personally out of this world. I choose to become a teacher because; I feel students need someone not only to teach them ,but to encourage them and introduce them to what the world has to offer them. 
     When I was in school I thought teachers were one of the most smartest people I ever met. I come from a line of seven teachers ALL Early Childhood ,so I will be the first Secondary .    I choose to attend the University of South Alabama because of its academic programs ,and I live literally 5 minutes away. So it's like I have a 2 for 1 deal. My major is Secondary Education in Social Science. I absolutely love history. 
     I chose history because I strongly believe that everyone should look at the the happenings of the past and appreciate what we have now, and  where  we  are going in the future. I believe teachers are the most important people we need next to doctors, lawyers etc... I chose to teach high school because I feel that is the time when a student is making that transition from childhood to adulthood. That 's a time I feel their mind should be molded into what happens next. I also believe that everyone is a teacher is some aspects. 
     Teaching just does not end with math, reading, science, or history. And learning never ends no matter how old you are.  My interests are learning new things reading/writing poetry , and spending time with my family.

Dr .Pausch
 When watching Dr. Pausch video I certainly  learned a lot about how to spend my time wisely when making deadlines in school. I get over whelmed sometimes when doing my work and have slight anxiety because I really don't know what to do first. Should I do the biggest task or the the small ones .
      I will take Dr.Pausch advice and eat the biggest frog first. I have not heard of him ,but I will be viewing some of his lecture videos on YouTube. I am looking for a fun and successful experience in the course and I believe it will a exciting course.  
Worlde Project 2