It’s Amazing Grace

I can’t believe it! I finally have a full-time teaching position! This will be the first full-time job I have ever had…and I’m so happy! On December 18 (exactly one month after my birthday) I got a phone call saying I was selected for the teaching position at UHS Keystone Schools in Rancho Cucamonga. UHS stands for Universal Health Services–the schools in the communities they serve are a part of a larger behavioral health organization. Because I officially have my special education credential now and a Master of Science degree, they bumped me to $45,000 per year. I’m so happy–Curtis is so happy too! If we can barely live off of $25,000 with the struggles went are going through–I know we will be just fine adding my pay to out total yearly. I’m so relieved; a burden has been lifted off my shoulders. Yesterday was my first official day of work. I went in to Human Resources at the Grand Terrace location to sign a lot of paperwork and will get paid for my time their for those couple of hours. They gave me 5 burgundy UHS polo shirts and a picture id badge to wear at all times at work.

UHS Keystone Schools-Rancho Cucamonga is a non-public, non-sectarian private school. They receive students with emotional disabilities from surrounding districts. I look forward to making a difference in their lives. I never would have thought that the bad things that happened to me growing up could help get me a job. It will not be easy teaching these kids, but I’m up for the challenge. I believe I’m working with a classroom of 6-8 elementary boys grades 3 to 6. Again, I’m so excited…I’m going to get health benefits! Tracy, I’m finally a grown up.