I love my job, No. 1

On days when I’m feeling behind on grading, overwhelmed with the changes in journalism, I love getting a reminder of why I teach and why I love teaching at Creighton. On this particular Monday, two of my favorite students paid me surprise visits. I put away the grading without a backward glance and caught up with Aurora Driscoll and Molly Mullen. Social media allows me to

keep up virtually with friends, but there is nothing like sitting across from someone and sharing laughter, stories and a few tears. I do love working with students and then being able to watch them continue to grow and develop in work and in life. Like many here at Creighton, advising doesn’t stop when students receive a diploma. I love talking with them about the successes and challenges as they navigate life after college, to hear what they have learned and what else we need to do to help prepare those who come after them.

So now, it’s back to grading but with a smile on my face. Thanks Aurora and Molly.

Molly Mullen in her role as Creightonian editor-in-chief

Molly Mullen in her role as Creightonian editor-in-chief

Aurora in class

Aurora Driscoll on Pie Day in Social Media class in April 2011

Post a Comment

Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *