Wow, that was harder than I thought it would be. I just gave away all my art teaching supplies. A couple years ago, I got certified to teach Art. I taught it for one wonderful year, then got fired. I loved teaching Art, but like teaching anything, there are both easy and challenging students, parents, and administrations. I just don't have a hardy or resilient enough temperament to be successful as a teacher. I lost several other teaching jobs before the Art position. Now, I can't even imagine going back into the classroom. I'm so disillusioned by all that happened to me, the politics in the profession, the requirement to always be unfazed by and accepting of totally unreasonable situations... I just can't. I honestly don't know how anyone can manage it. But hats off to those who manage it!
And really, I never set out to be a teacher. But I'll get to that another time. For now, I'm feeling sad and defeated that I failed yet again. I hope God will guide me into a profession He has prepared me for. The saying goes, "When God closes a door, He opens a window." I hope it's true.
Tomorrow someone else is coming for my (non-Art) teaching supplies. That should be fun... 😢
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