Teaching

During High School I had the opportunity to help in an early childhood class in our church. The lead teacher, Edna, was great with the children. She saw something in me and she encouraged me to pursue teaching. I realized how much I enjoyed the children and being a part of their learning. My education in college was Early Childhood.

I have enjoyed teaching many children’s classes and then eventually directing and teaching in a Preschool. All those little people eager to learn basic academics and being fascinated by the world around them. I loved finding new ways to teach everything from numbers and the alphabet to watching caterpillars become butterflies.

Not only did I enjoy teaching children but soon I was teaching womens classes in our church. Now I understand the teaching was on both ends of the age spectrum but I loved teaching women also. I have learned so much about the Bible and the truths that are in that book.

I believe we all are teachers because of the influence we have on people. Does our influence inspire others like Edna did for me? Do we see the potential in children and adults? Are we that encourager in someone’s life? It’s not an easy task.

Now that school has started, as well as many Bible studies, be that encourager, the positive influence. You don’t have to be standing in front of a class to do this, but you do have to be available for God to use you in someone’s life.