Teach for America?

[MoonStar17]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

If you were an education major, why are you in TFA? I felt like people in TFA generally wouldn't meet the NCLB requirements otherwise due to their majors/coursework.

I am not in TFA, but have seen and am currently working with TFA teachers. As others have said, TFA experiences will differ greatly.

For me the greatest challenge has been going in with such high expectations and being hit with the reality of the situations these kids are in. I've had to lower my expectations and work towards mini success goals.

I have learned to take things one day at a time.

[Kali-n-Kohl]

Originally Posted by MoonStar17

I am not in TFA, but have seen and am currently working with TFA teachers. As others have said, TFA experiences will differ greatly.

For me the greatest challenge has been going in with such high expectations and being hit with the reality of the situations these kids are in. I've had to lower my expectations and work towards mini success goals.

I have learned to take things one day at a time.

my sister is in TFA in Camden NJ. She loves it but echos these thoughts almost every time I speak with her. She has a great corps and has enjoyed her time. It seems like a great way to give back, but I don't think I could do it.

If you would like I can pass your info on to her if you pm. She's always happy to talk to potential TFA'ers

[MoonStar17]

Originally Posted by Kali-n-Kohl

my sister is in TFA in Camden NJ. She loves it but echos these thoughts almost every time I speak with her. She has a great corps and has enjoyed her time. It seems like a great way to give back, but I don't think I could do it.

If you would like I can pass your info on to her if you pm. She's always happy to talk to potential TFA'ers

I am not in TFA. I am a certified teacher (first year graduate). I
know however, that the TFA teachers I am working with always love to meet people who are dealing with the kinds of things they are.
We often get together and gripe/cry/laugh because we are all first year's together.

Glad to hear your sisters experience is great. It is good to know that some people are out there giving back and trying a career that is truly honorable.