[nobe-l] blind nanny in training

[Kayla James]

Yes, perhaps I should consider something else. I found a website for
homeschool teachers and have also looked at the transfer degree at my
community college that deals with elementary education--their special
education degree is only an associate's as a teacher's aide. If I were
to teach in schools, I guess I could bring my guide dog there and not
have to worry about my employer (who probably would be a mother)
worrying that he/she will mess up her floors; even if I did tell her
that the dog is highly trained and will go on command by me outside.
And if I did become some sort of teacher, I would want to work with
the elementary children and if that is no good, than as an English
teacher. I would love to be a nanny, though, very much.
Maybe I should just pray about it and see where God wants me to be,
because it won't matter how badly I may want one or the other, God is
mightier than any person and will put me where He sees fit. Thank you
all.

Kayla



On 7/22/15, Michelle Creedy  via nobe-l <nobe-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Kayla, have you ever thought of doing childcare in your home as someone
> suggested? What about teaching or running a preschool? You might want to
> look at situations where kids are being home-schooled as well. Perhaps
> helping a family who specifically has a blind child and is looking for
> someone who can be a mentor to them. I managed to find a paid position
> working with some blind children who are being home-schooled.
>
> Keep talking Kayla. You'll get lots of ideas this way. Remember, we're not
> saying that it is impossible to be a blind nanny, it's just that society
> has
> such messed up expectations of the blind that it will be a hard road to
> travel. You may want to think of some other options as well.
>
> Michelle
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobe-l [mailto:nobe-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kayla James
> via
> nobe-l
> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2015 2:57 PM
> To: National Organization of Blind Educators Mailing List
> Cc: Kayla James
> Subject: [nobe-l] blind nanny in training
>
> If there are any blind nannies or blind governesses (teachers who teach in
> private homes) on this list, please help me. I have decided to go into
> private childcare by being a nanny or governess and I need help. Please
> contact me either on or off list to share experiences.
> Did any of you have guide dogs while working because I am planning on
> getting one while in school? Was it hard to find your first family that you
> worked for? Are you still in the same field of work or have you changed?
> Was
> it hard if you went to school for nannying or governess training? Thank you
> for contacting.
>
> Kayla
>
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