By: Olivia
Riley-Schmelzer
“Being a mom, nobody tells
you if you're doing it right.” Kristina Merritt, a math teacher here at Kennedy
High School, shares the struggles of balancing her teaching career and her life
at home. Living with her three young boys, Brody, Cade, and Knox, her home life
can get a bit hectic, making it difficult for her to play both the role of a
mother and a teacher.
Regardless of the stresses throughout her day, Merritt is always
excited to come home to her kids, stating that “they keep me on my toes.” but She
worries about bringing her school life home to her family, finding that it
isn't always easy to switch out of teacher mode. Often keeping her schoolwork
put away until the kiddos are sound asleep, Merritt states it “Tends to lead to
late nights, but I love being a mom.”
As
an active member in our community, Merritt participates in volunteering such as
‘adopting’ several families for Christmas. A common goal throughout her life
has been to help people, and she hopes to pass the trait on to her boys. She
also wants her boys to learn other important life lessons such as, “giving is
better than receiving.” along with “Be kind, love one another, and show respect.”
Being a role model both at home and at school is not an easy task.
Although she still has doubts and often questions herself, Merritt believes she
is finally starting to get the hang of it.
*authors note: it's very choppy and I wish I had more information.*
Yes, it is a little jumpy, but you did a good job! I like your title though! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou changed the idea of where the story was from the previous draft and I feel like it works both ways. However, you are very right, it is a little jumpy and you could use some more info. But it's good and I like how you changed it. Good job!
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit jumpy, but i like were you went with this. Maybe instead of saying "stating", change it up when it's suppose to be her kids speaking. It sounds a little odd in that part. Maybe try something like "running and jumping to her saying"
ReplyDeleteThis story definitely works okay, but it's really short. One more paragraph could fix the problem.
ReplyDeleteI like the slightly different angle you came at the story from, though!