Well! In July of 2012 I was happily working at Deseret Book, just 4 months separated from my mission, and considering one of two options--teaching English in China or going back to school for my MBA. I had applications in at the Jordan and Canyons school districts, but hadn't heard back from anyone. I was actually quite pleased! I didn't want to teach and I was happy that I could say that I'd applied, but--ah shucks--no one had called for an interview.
Around that time, I was sitting in Sunday School when I had the thought, "I would accept a teaching job if I was offered one." This was NOT a thought I wanted to have, so I knew it was Heavenly Father. Right after that, I had the thought, "You will have a teaching job in the fall." I wrote these thoughts down because I knew it was inspiration from Heavenly Father.
That week, Karen Thompson came by my house. She was a leader when I was in the YW program and was also a principal I had worked under when doing a long-term sub. I wasn't there, but she told my mom that if I wanted a teaching job, she would certainly pass on a recommendation. Perfect timing.
So I started being more aggressive in my hunt for a job! I looked on teachers-teachers and applied like crazy. In the Jordan District, however, year-round schools abound. That means that school starts in July for 3 of the 4 tracks. Even those that weren't year-round would be starting the next month. I realized most were already staffed. As I applied for jobs, I got quite a few responses informing me that they'd already filled the position. Despite that, I knew I would have a teaching job in the fall.
After work on Aug 10, I got a call from Herriman Elementary (where I didn't even recall applying) asking me to set up an interview the following Tuesday. I was still at work, so I went to talk to my manager about leaving early that day. I also mentioned that if I got the job, I'd have to start pretty soon.
I went in for the interview on Aug 14. I met with the principal and one of the sixth grade teachers. I had always wanted to teach the younger grades, but took what I could get. They called me the next day to hire me and inform me I needed to be at the school the day after. So I started on Thursday and the kids started that next Monday. Talk about a whirlwind!
Almost immediately, I was so grateful for Heavenly Father's hand in procuring me this position. Sixth grade is exactly where I need to be. I loved those kids SO much. I'm now in my second year of teaching and love these kids SO much, too! I absolutely love being a teacher and am so grateful that Heavenly Father helped me to see that and that I was in tune enough to listen.
