Posted by shar on July 6, 2005, at 22:40:28
Hey! Given my dire $$ circumstances I decided to try to get a teaching certificate in Special Ed. I can (if accepted to the program) do early childhood through 12th grade.
They can't take into account my Ph.D. in Ed. Psych., instead, they rely upon my 30 year old UNDERgraduate transcript to determine if I'm fit to teach. Sheesh!
I met with the WIA rep today (that's Workforce Incentive/Invective Act, I am not sure) and found out the accelerated program I'm interested in is NOT one they support. So, much to my great regret, at 53 years old, I'm asking mom to pay my $500 fees (if I'm accepeted). Well, oh well.
So, the lady I met with who delivered the bad news was young, attractive, former Army (I'm an A.F. brat), etc. and asked me -- gray hair and wrinkles and my whole resume in front of her -- what I thought my barriers to employment were. She was also black, so I'm sure barriers are no mystery to her. But she was nothing but sweet. I mentioned several, but...since the program I wanted was not on the list it did not matter.
Oh, did I mention I just got laid off my part-time job? The only income we have? Woo Hoo!
And, two of my beloved dogs are dying?
And, when I went to the appt. today, the "Check Engine" light in the BORROWED car I'm driving came on.
And, the mortgage pmt. has not been paid, nor any of the others (electric, water, etc.).
Well, ain't life grand?!
So I should hear about Wed. whether or not I get into the program. For my Ph.D. my overall gpa was about 3.77, not so good on my 30-year-old undergrad degree.
It just makes me feel like 'what's the point' kind of thing. And, by the way, if any of you know, what IS the point?? Because, I've always wondered, and this just has me thinking more.
:)
Shar
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