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Hello, I am Ms. HaistHello.
From the time I was a little girl, I’ve wanted to be a teacher. I can still remember the thrill of excitement felt that Christmas long ago when I received a chalkboard for my bedroom wall. Many hours were spent playing “school” with imaginary students conveniently named after my classmates or with neighborhood kids I managed to coerce into being students. I still chuckle as I remember one neighbor kid’s reply, “Why would I want to play school?” My baffled stare expressed what my words did not, “How could you NOT want to?” 😊 With over 30 years now in education, I can honestly say it’s been such a rewarding career. I believe the words of Psalm 127:3, “Children are a gift from the Lord”. My greatest treasure is my son, Bryan, who’s now finishing his junior year in mechanical engineering at K-State. My prayer for a child was answered and so Hannah’s story in Scripture has long been dear to me. 1 Samuel 1:27 says, “I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.” Family is indeed one of God’s greatest gifts. I love to learn and have been blessed to participate in numerous trainings such as Alphabet Phonics, Multi-Sensory Reading and Spelling, Advanced Multi-Sensory Grammar, Semple Math and Hands-On Equations. I’m certified to teach Kdg-9th grade and have taught KDG, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and Middle School ELA. For over 25 years I served in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and was blessed with rich experiences in both the classroom and in music, directing choirs, Christmas programs, singing, and playing the organ. Many fond memories remain along with a love for many I was blessed to work among. Yoga is a passion of mine and transformed my life. The first time on my mat was an instant connection to my Lord. For me, it’s a form of praise, of stillness, of grounding and connecting with the Holy Spirit. Pursuing yoga instructor training was a natural progression of my journey to learn and develop a deeper practice. Currently I hold the following: R-HYI 225 hour and 95-hour trainings; R-HYI Trauma Sensitive 35-hour training; C-HYI Kids 60-hour training. If there’s one piece of advice I regret not taking, it would be from my own mom after I started teaching. As I regularly shared humorous stories from the classroom with my family, my mom would say, “Amy, you should write these down.” I thought I’d remember them forever. While I do remember many, no doubt equally as many have eluded me after 30 plus years. Indeed, I could have written a book, a delightfully humorous and endearing portfolio. I’m most grateful the stories continue, and I’m continually amazed at the spirit of children. .. |