Hi all, 
I'm Christine and I'm currently pursuing my master's degree in early childhood education.  The fun part, I'm also a pre-service teacher about to start my practicum experience this fall.  
My Bachelor's Degree is in Liberal Studies from Cleveland State University, which basically says that I changed my major enough times that they were willing to award me a degree so that I could start my Master's in my true calling education.  
I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher for a little over four years and I recently resigned my position because I knew that I would be starting my practicum this fall.  Those four years were some of the best of my life.  Those little ones kept me on my toes and taught me more about myself that I can even begin to explain.  
I'm engaged to an amazing man, but we don't have a wedding date set.  I'm not even really planning my wedding yet.  I'm really more thinking we'll get married in Vegas or by the Justice of the Peace and then have a party afterwards.  Once you get to know me, I think you'll understand why.  
I'm a Christian, and I'm currently in Atlanta for the Pinky Promise Conference.  I'm loving the experience and getting to fellowship with all these women.  
I love to read, but being in my Master's program sort of prevents me from reading as much as I want to.  
So this blog will be my journey and evolution as a pre-service teacher into my teaching career. I can't wait to get to see my evolution as well as get to know others through this outlet.  This is going to be an exciting ride. 

Thanks for Reading, 

- Christine

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