Almost twenty years later, I still know the drive by heart. The campus has changed so much since I graduated Molloy College in 2001. The building behind me was a staple and I suppose it still is- Kellenberg Hall. Yet now there are many more buildings including dorms.
Everything changes, including me. In 2001, Eve Dieringer offered me a teaching position in her school, Saltzman East Memorial. She took a chance on a brand new college graduate. Last week, Dr. Eve Dieringer invited me to speak with her class of education majors at Molloy. No longer principal, now Eve is the director of field placement and a professor at Molloy. She invited me to come talk with her students about my experiences as a teacher. I've been at Saltzman East Memorial for 18 years. Such a full circle moment. The smell of the hallway was the same. The staircase familiar. So much was new. Updated bathrooms. New food court. I noticed the signs on the lampposts- each one saying "Live Your Story". I loved the slogan (of course) and felt my teaching story was deeply connected to both Eve and Molloy. What is my bigger story? What is my life story? How do I live my story? Where do I go next? Excited to think more about stories as we get ready to launch the March SOLSC! Are you signed up to share your story for 31 days? Let's do this!
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Melanie Meehan
2/25/2020 04:50:52 am
Love how you captured the nuances of Molloy, not just with your pictures, but also through your words. You are doing a great job with your story, Kathleen!
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2/25/2020 02:19:59 pm
Love so much about this slice ... the slogan will stay with me as well as we approach March. I have not signed up ... but I am in!!! Can't wait to connect with you and other slicers.
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Susan Kennedy
2/25/2020 04:02:31 pm
What a treasure for those future teachers that hear from such an inspiration.
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3/2/2020 07:03:04 pm
I absolutely loved your full circle moment. To be standing there with aspiring teachers, after your own journey...just WOW.
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