New Phase
Things that I have been thinking of for over two years now:
FLASHBACK: Rewind myself to my undergraduate classes and post-baccalaureate class,(8 YRS AGO!!) especially my special education classes. Loved it. Loved learning about special students and was actually extremely interested in emotional disturbed children area of special education. I graduated w/ a psych degree in 2002 w/ a minor in Special education. I took one post baccalaureate class because at first, I thought I should go ahead and go for my teaching licenses. I loved learning about Behavior Modification, but as I went through the class it was more evident teaching children wasn't for me. My mock behavior plans were well liked by my professor that it was (and still is) being used as a guide for other students to use when they write mock behavior plans.
During my years at PVI and now at RTCSB, I continue to enjoy working with special needs clients, especially participating as a team member to help those clients with behavioral issues. I give out ideas and my behavioral psychologist enjoyed hearing my ideas. I research, I pray....for God to guide me of what to do to in my life....do I go back to school? Do I even have the money for grad school? Or do I just be content where I am? So many questions....
FastForward to the year 2009---my burning desire to go back to school grows stronger. I NEED to go back to school. I WANT to go back to school....I actually MISS learning! I then do research about majoring in Applied Behavior Analysis; I see it is offered at Penn State. Do I apply? More prayers..............The idea of going back to school entices me more and more as days go by and as I continue to work with clients w/ behavioral issues. Two of my coworkers point out how good and patient I am with these clients.
PRESENT 2010. I decided to apply earlier this month. I feel like I'm called to study ABA, so I apply to Penn State; I only pray that this is God's will in my life. Man, I REALLY WANT THIS!!!..............I hear back from them via email. "Rebekah, we are pleased to admit you into the graduate program of ABA.............". I'm thankful and happy. Today, I got the official letter. I'm even more thankful.
Ya'll. I'm so excited......so very excited; I am actually doing something I know I will enjoy and will help me in the future for jobs. I love my job currently; but I would like to work in a school system with children with behavioral issues; I want to help teachers/parents manage a child's behavior OR if God's will stay where I am and specialize in Behavioral Modification.
God is good......I can hardly wait for the Fall of 2010 to start; I'll go all year around and be finished by Fall 2011. PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!
And oh..........most of the courses is ONLINE/DVD!! I'll stay in VA area, continue to work, and be part of my church; only my last course I may have to move up there to Penn State for final semester.
FLASHBACK: Rewind myself to my undergraduate classes and post-baccalaureate class,(8 YRS AGO!!) especially my special education classes. Loved it. Loved learning about special students and was actually extremely interested in emotional disturbed children area of special education. I graduated w/ a psych degree in 2002 w/ a minor in Special education. I took one post baccalaureate class because at first, I thought I should go ahead and go for my teaching licenses. I loved learning about Behavior Modification, but as I went through the class it was more evident teaching children wasn't for me. My mock behavior plans were well liked by my professor that it was (and still is) being used as a guide for other students to use when they write mock behavior plans.
During my years at PVI and now at RTCSB, I continue to enjoy working with special needs clients, especially participating as a team member to help those clients with behavioral issues. I give out ideas and my behavioral psychologist enjoyed hearing my ideas. I research, I pray....for God to guide me of what to do to in my life....do I go back to school? Do I even have the money for grad school? Or do I just be content where I am? So many questions....
FastForward to the year 2009---my burning desire to go back to school grows stronger. I NEED to go back to school. I WANT to go back to school....I actually MISS learning! I then do research about majoring in Applied Behavior Analysis; I see it is offered at Penn State. Do I apply? More prayers..............The idea of going back to school entices me more and more as days go by and as I continue to work with clients w/ behavioral issues. Two of my coworkers point out how good and patient I am with these clients.
PRESENT 2010. I decided to apply earlier this month. I feel like I'm called to study ABA, so I apply to Penn State; I only pray that this is God's will in my life. Man, I REALLY WANT THIS!!!..............I hear back from them via email. "Rebekah, we are pleased to admit you into the graduate program of ABA.............". I'm thankful and happy. Today, I got the official letter. I'm even more thankful.
Ya'll. I'm so excited......so very excited; I am actually doing something I know I will enjoy and will help me in the future for jobs. I love my job currently; but I would like to work in a school system with children with behavioral issues; I want to help teachers/parents manage a child's behavior OR if God's will stay where I am and specialize in Behavioral Modification.
God is good......I can hardly wait for the Fall of 2010 to start; I'll go all year around and be finished by Fall 2011. PRAISE GOD!!!!!!!!
And oh..........most of the courses is ONLINE/DVD!! I'll stay in VA area, continue to work, and be part of my church; only my last course I may have to move up there to Penn State for final semester.
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