Get to Know Me

My name is Tonya and I’m a 35 year old wife and educator from Trinidad and Tobago. I’ve recently found myself saying I’m a wife first, then an educator, which has been an interesting thing for me to note. Priorities shift, we grow, things change I guess. My husband and my future family are the centre of my life and the reason that everything else makes sense. All of my growth and change from now on is for them, for us.

I have been a teacher since I was 4 or 5 years old – conducting assemblies from my grandmother’s bed. Assigning work, correcting work and of course, reprimanding my charges. I was momentarily distracted somewhere along the way when I thought I wanted to pursue Psychology but alas, education was my first love and I quickly found my way back there.

When I finished school at 18 my plan was clear – work for 1 year, go to Teachers’ Training College and be a teachers… That plan changed, the Ministry didn’t call till 4 years later (never answered that call) and 16 years later I’m still at the same school. I’ve had my own class for the last 14 years and I LOVE it. The feeling of getting into my classroom and being with my class, trying new things, laughing with them, uncovering all of their layers and sharing myself with them cannot be matched by anything in the world.

I LOVE to read, LOVE music and love involving myself in other people’s business ie. planning events and volunteering. LOL… My husband says I do too much… and he’s right – but don’t tell him I said that. I’m a fierce protector of my friends and I’m determined that we should all do well and any way that I can help or boost you – I’m going to!

About this blog – To be quite honest, this is the scariest thing I’ve done in a while. I’m putting myself out there. Not sure where it will end up and hoping it does more good than harm. I have a lot on my mind and many things I’d like to learn about and explore so here I am… What is it they say? When God wants you to grow, He makes you uncomfortable… Ok! then. I believe you.

Speaking and sharing intrigue me. Teaching people invigorates me and growing and learning excite me.

Welcome to my blog!