The time has come.  On October 14, I am taking the Professional Teaching Knowledge portion of the ABCTE Teacher's Certification program.  I've been in the program almost a year, studying teaching secondary English Language Arts.  It is a program where mid lifers with a 4 year degree can get their teaching certification in a timely and cost effective manner using online studies and tools. It's designed to be a 12 month program.  With the year I've had (between Darren's brain tumor, my Barrett's and my 2 1/2 month teaching position), I just didn't study as much as I had hoped. 

We have a year to take the test.  I'll be taking the PTK portion on the 14th.  I am confident, but I understand that I have only studied about 8 months out of the 12 month program.  I hope I've learned what I need, but I am glad to know that if I don't pass the first time, I can always take it again.

Once I'm finished with the PTK test, I'll work on organizing my thoughts for the ELA portion of the test. I feel a bit more confident in that, but again, i don't know what to expect, and I didn't study as much as I had hoped. 

Now, it's in God's hands, and my hands.  I look forward to seeing where I'll go with this!  After spending more time in the classroom the last couple of weeks, I am excited about what the teaching future holds for me.