User:GlsmithESCC

HELLO OUT THERE!

My name is Glenda Smith. I have been living on the Eastern Shore all my life. I earned an Assocaites of Arts & Sciences Degree from Eastern Shore Community College. I went on to recieve my B.A. in Psychology from Greensboro College---Greensboro,N.C. Soon after graduation--got married back here on the Shore. I couldn't find a full time job with my B.A.; not that I regret Psychology, I loved it, and who knows it may eventually lead me somewhere later in my life. I regret being in such a hurry to marry (I am now a divorced single mom)and not getting my MA when I had the chance too. Going to school is much harder when you have children than it is when you are a young, carefree college student! So, now I am in teacher mode. This is my second class with ODU, and quite frankly, I am getting nervous about this whole Wikibook ordeal(the editing, stealing, copying, etc. is beginning to worry me).

My philosophy about education is constantly growing an evolving. I believe every child capable of receiving one, should. I beleive that students excell when they have teachers who care whether they do or not. Although many good things have come from NCLB, like school accountability and effective teaching models, it also needs work. So many school systems, especially here in Virginia are under immense pressure to teach to tests, and so many teachers are quitting and many students are having to swallow information and facts without having underlying foundations to connect it all to. In otherwords, common sense is lacking and in some regard their knowledge is actually limited rather than broadened.

I am entering into the teaching world with the desire to help students achieve their educational goals. I know I have more to learn, and hopefully will be able to utilize such knowledge to be an effective educator.

PS When I figure out how to --I'll post a pic of my son--Benjamin.

Hello Glenda, I am Robin, I understand exactly what you are talking about. This is my first class at ODU and the whole WIKIBOOKS ordeal is freaking me out to. For some reason it feels like I am doing everything wrong. I found out myself, that it is hard goind to school and raising a family all at the same time. I tried college when I got out of high school bu that didnt work for me either. So, I am back at it and my grades are much better now that I am older. It is always good to know that someone out there is dealing with the same issues that I am. However, don't worry I am sure that everything with WIKIBOOKS will work out for you and me. Nice talking with you.Revan027 (talk) 21:28, 14 September 2008 (UTC)