Monday, July 11, 2011

Cindy's first blog EVER!

           Hello all! My name is Cindy Gomez and I am a native San Marcian... actually, I lie, I was born in La Jolla, but I've lived in San Marcos since I was 2 years old, so I consider myself a native ;]. My wonderful public education consisted of me attending San Marcos Elementary School, Woodland Park Middle School, San Marcos Middle School, and finally San Marcos High School. I loved the San Marcos Unified School District so much that my first job was working for them! After high school I went to Palomar College with the utmost intent to transfer to a university in two years. It took me three years to get out of there. The fact that I switched majors more times than I changed my socks in that time didn’t help speed up the process. I initially transferred to CSUSM as a math major, but low and behold, Discrete Mathematics wasn’t my friend and severely kicked my hopes and dreams of becoming a math major to the gutter. After being academically disqualified from CSUSM, I gave up on school. I was severely depressed and didn’t want anything to do with it. Luckily, I came to my senses, and by 2009, I was enrolled at CSU Fullerton to give the college thing one more shot. I graduated with a BA in Liberal Studies this past May and I couldn’t be more proud of myself (Hooray! I did it!). I’m super excited/scared/anxious to start the concurrent multiple subject/education specialist credential program at CSUSM this fall. It’s going to be a challenge, but I think I’m at an excellent point in my educational career to pursue my goal of becoming a teacher. :]

Technology… eek! It is most definitely NOT my strong suit. I am one of those people who cringe at new software/updates/new things that make the “world a better place.” (I made up that quote… but it seems like that’s the purpose of all the technological advances! Haha.) I got my first computer when I was 11ish/12, and the fact that I could play Solitaire and create awesome works of art on Paint was more than I could handle. That’s pretty much all I can STILL do… not much has changed for me! Haha… ok ok, I kid, I CAN do more, but not a WHOLE lot more. I’m a PC user. I admire Macs, but have always been afraid of them, although I do remember having those small little box-looking Macs in my 5th grade class (I think all I ever really used them for was to make more works of art ;]). I know the internet and all its wonderful tools have made it possible to do incredible things, but I have been left behind! I just got my first smart phone this past March, and that’s the most amazing tool YET (from MY perspective). Wow, that thing sure can do a lot, I’m pretty sure I haven’t even discovered HALF of the things it can do! And that’s pretty much where I stand. Technology+Cindy= No Bueno.

The College of Education Mission Statement speaks to me in more ways than one. I one hundred percent believe in the effectiveness and progress that comes from being a reflective practitioner and the absolute commitment one must make to become a life-long learner when it comes to entering the world of education. Educators must be ready to learn from all sources necessary to provide quality education to those entrusted under their instruction. The fact that diversity and educational equity are points of focus also taps my psyche in a personal way. Being of Mexican decent and Spanish speaking background, I cannot imagine not having cultural competence and celebrating all students for their customs and beliefs as well as providing a fair and unbiased education to them all.

3 comments:

  1. Hi Cindy, I too am a San Marconian. My family has lived in San Marcos since 1955. All 8 of us attended San Marcos E. and we all graduated from San Marcos Hi. (Go Knights). Congratulations on "handing in there" and full filling your dream on becoming a teaching professional. La tecnologia y yo no somos compadres. Espaero que nos podemos ayudar durnate esta clase. Buena Suerta, Gloria

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  2. I considered getting adding on math, as part of my multiple subject because it was the only subject I could and feel easy about passing during my CSET. Although I came to my senses and realized I was crazy because I did not enjoy math that much or had any interest in teaching it to middle or high school. Congrats on sticking with it and getting your diploma, I know exactly how it feels to want to give up and just push yourself to that finish line. Stick with that attitude through your program :)

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  3. I don't even know what Discrete Mathematics is! It sounds like you made the right choice of career paths for your self.

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