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A heart for teaching—Becky’s career journey

Becky’s interest in education and children was a large motivation for her studies in Family Consumer Sciences Education at Messiah College. Becky graduated Messiah with that degree and first held a position at Cumberland Valley school district as a High school level Family Consumer Science Teacher. Becky went on the get her Master’s Degree in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University and is currently a teacher for Cumberland Valley School District at the middle school level.

Working in education

As a middle level family and consumer sciences teacher, Becky teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th graders food and science nutrition, textile construction, personal finance and consumer education and child development. Other responsibilities include monitoring study halls and lunch duties, chaperoning school events, attending school meetings, and writing curriculum and creating lesson plans. Becky also impacts her students through Young Life ministries where she can be a support to their faith and be a continued role model outside of the classroom.

Becky’s Advice

“Guard your heart! Prioritize Jesus, healthy community, and self-care above your work. Don't let your job become your primary source of identity. It is an easy thing to slip into, especially your first few years in the workplace when you are overwhelmed by new experiences and pressure to perform. Resist the temptation measure your worth by what you accomplish or by what others think of you. Instead, look to Jesus and His Word; who does He say you are? Rest in that eternal Truth and the rest will fall in place. Of course, this is much more easily said than done. I still need the daily reminder as well!”