My blog, redux

Growing up, I was labelled gifted academically. I had a difficult time relating to my mostly working-class family. I have thought previously it was no coincidence I chose the profession of the only college-educated member of my extended family (teaching). However, through inspection of my genogram and introspection of myself, I do not now believe that to be the case. As my father was in the military, we moved around alot, and I was not close to my extended family. I felt most at home in the comfort of performance at school. I appreciated the intelligence and interest of my teachers. Ultimately,I believe it is to them I owe my career choice as a teacher. Through my years of teaching and life-experience, I have taken an interest in social justice and feel I can better advocate for my students as a professional school counselor.