I have a JOB!

In WACO!

I can't believe it. Everything's happened so quickly. Let me start from the very beginning. About four weeks ago, Josh's sister Stephanie and her hub were driving through Dallas coming back from Odessa and Josh and I had dinner with them. That night, Stephanie told me about the high need of Spanish-speaking teachers who are Bilingual/ESL certified, so Josh encouraged me to look into the process. I went down to Waco with my updated resume and cover letter, hoping to talk with a few school districts about the possibility, but everything was closed that Friday. Bummer.

That Sunday after, I emailed my resume to a lot of principal in the Waco district, and Monday morning, I received a few calls. One of the few principal who called really devoted her time to me and encouraged me to go further with the process. Principal Sims was so good. She got me connected with one of her teachers, talked to me about the job/school, and also connected with with an HR rep. I was accepted into the Alternative Certification Program that week, and I only had about 1.5 weeks to take the next available test. I was freaking out, but looked forward to the challenge. I knew I was pushing it by only having a little bit of time to study, but I had no other choice but to go for it.

Last Thursday I reported to the testing center at 1:30PM and after 5 hours of testing, I was tired and a little thrown off because the test was much harder than the content I studied and the 3 practice tests I took. But, I felt God during the test with me. Really, I did. Everything that led up to taking the test had God's hand all over, and I knew I was suppose to be there taking that test.

Yesterday, Monday, I received an unofficial score over email, and praise Him, I passed! Wohoo! I cannot tell you how excited, how thankful, and how in awe of Him I was (and still am). I e-mailed my unofficial scores to my HR contact soon after I received them, and today ladies and gents, I received a job offer for Sul Ross Elementary 3&4 grade Bilingual Teacher. Wohoo! Wohoo!

For so many reasons, I know this is good. The class I will be teaching will be students new the states and to the American school system. I'm talking children who've never had even a hint of tradition classroom education in English. I will be able to relate so well to them. I came when to the states when I was beginning 3rd grade, I know what it's like to be in their shoes. Most importantly, I can also relate to the parents, their concerns, and their fears. Oh, I can't wait!!

I have lots to do until then: pack, finish at GS, move, and start education classes. Geees. Josh and I are moving July 26- in less than TWO weeks!!

Bless your heart if you're still reading. There is so much more I wish to be able to say about God's hand over all of this... I hope you can see it just by the pieces that have come together!!

Gilda