Beth Morris

Teacher

Saratoga City Schools

“I get students ready for careers, college and/or independent living.”

MY ROUTE:

The Curved Road

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  First I wanted to travel around the world as a travel agent.
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  Then I changed my major to education in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.
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  Then I wanted to help people by becoming a nurse.
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  Then I finished my degree and acquired a job as a high school teacher.
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  Then I wanted to study nutrition for my sake.
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  Then, while working, I obtained a masters degree in the area of Special Education.

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MY WORK LIFE:

Teacher

My work allows me to combine the foundation of TEACHING / MENTORING and the interests of EDUCATION and PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION.

DAY IN AND DAY OUT

I begin the day by checking email and making any necessary connections. After taking attendance, I facilitate instruction. During preparation periods, I make phone calls, write emails, read, plan and prepare for the next class. I teach 5 different courses each week. Two of the courses that I teach are college level. I interact with students on a personal and professional level throughout the day. At the end of the day, I do what is necessary to prepare for the next day/week/month/year.

SKILLS, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

To be a good teacher, a person should continue to be a student. Learning is an ongoing process. It is necessary to experiment with what is being taught in the classroom and go beyond what is obvious. Research and preparation are also ongoing. Technology has allowed teachers to be more exciting in the classroom. Students want to be actively involved in education at the high school level.

EDUCATION TO GET HERE:

Teacher

I RECOMMEND COMPLETING:

High School
Undergraduate - Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Graduate - Psychology, General
Associate's Degree / Some College

What I studied VERY STRONGLY RELATES to my work...

MY EDUCATION

High School -
Undergraduate - SUNY College at Oneonta
Graduate - SUNY College at Oneonta, Special Education and Teaching, General

SOME HELPFUL FIRST STEPS FOR SOMEONE IN HIGH SCHOOL

Take courses in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences and psychology. Look for ways to help others and get involved in community service. Learn to write well, read often, and experiment at home after hands on activities taught in the classroom.

HURDLES I OVERCAME

THE “NOISE” FROM MY TEACHERS

“You are too short to be a airline stewardess." "You are not good enough with math and science to be a nurse.”

HOW I OVERCAME THE “NOISE”

Find what you are good at and what you like; they are usually related. Search for careers that employ what you like and/or what you are good at and reach for higher education. Go as far as you need/want to go with your education and search for jobs. Set your own internship up if your high school or college will not set one up for you.

- STRUGGLES I OVERCAME: FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE
  
  My family encouraged me to go to college and paid for all my bills.

Beth Morris

MY ROUTE:

The Curved Road

MY WORK LIFE:

Teacher

My work allows me to combine the foundation of TEACHING / MENTORING and the interests of EDUCATION and PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION.

DAY IN AND DAY OUT

SKILLS, TRAINING, OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

EDUCATION TO GET HERE:

Teacher

I RECOMMEND COMPLETING:

What I studied VERY STRONGLY RELATES to my work...

MY EDUCATION

SOME HELPFUL FIRST STEPS FOR SOMEONE IN HIGH SCHOOL

HURDLES I OVERCAME

THE “NOISE” FROM MY TEACHERS

HOW I OVERCAME THE “NOISE”

STRUGGLES I OVERCAME: FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO GO TO COLLEGE

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