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Beginning of Americanization of German Immigrants
I wonder how the country would be today if the German immigrants had been allowed to keep their language in public schools and hadn't assimilated like they did. How would my job as a German teacher be different? Would it be be similar to Canada and Quebec? I wonder... Date is not specific - references list simply "the 1720s". Image from: http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAEgermany.jpg -
First Publishing of Cato's Letters
Cato's Letters were used in defense of the founding of the United States. Promoting free speech and liberty as the forces that eliminate poverty, this justification has followed the development of education ever since and is part of what I believe as well (regarding only education - not politics). Date is not correct to the exact day - Spring lists simply "1720s" Image from: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51vAcENE9kL._SL500_AA300_.jpg -
Founding of Ohio University
Ohio University, the institution where I would earn my Bachelors and that changed so much of my outlook on life, was founded in Athens, OH. Image from: http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/02/0226_best_undergrad_bschools/image/005_ohioucutlerhall0a1.jpg -
Founding of the AFT
The American Federation of Teachers is founded. Working to protect the rights and pay of teachers across the country, the AFT played a large role in my life growing up. My mom, a single parent raising two sons, often relied on the protecting of the AFT in order to earn enough money to raise two kids in a safe and healthy environment. Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/AFT_logo.png -
My mother, Janice Kiver, is born
My mother, Janice Kiver is born in Cleveland, OH. -
My Father, Keith Justice, is born
My Father, Keith Justice, is born in Silver Spring, Maryland -
My Mom and Dad graduate college
My Mom and Dad graduate college and begin working in the Cleveland Public Schools. My mother was part of the first generation in her family to attend college. -
US Government Establishes Earth Day
Environmental issues constitute one of the most pressing areas in education. The founding of Earth Day was the beginning of bringing awareness of the environment and human impact upon it, which is more important than ever today and is a vital topic to discuss in school. -
I was born in Cleveland, OH
I was born in Cleveland, OH -
My introduction to schooling
Introduction to schooling at the Berea Area Montessori. It was my first exposure to school and cooperation with others. -
First Day at Drake Elementary School
My first day at Drake Elementary School, which was my first experience in a public school. -
Graduation from Drake Elementary
Graduation from Drake Elementary and advancement to Center Middle School -
First day at Strongsville High School
First day at Strongsville High School, which led to exposure to new academic and social pressures. Image from: http://www.strongsvillemustangs.com/fieldpix/IMG_0891.JPG -
Graduation from Strongsville High School
Graduation from Strongsville High School. I had “escaped” from high school and was now ready to stay away forever -
Beginning of my career at OU
Beginning of my first year at Ohio University and my first exposure to higher education, where I entered as a Journalism major. Image from: http://www.lakehillcabins.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Ohio-University.jpg -
Academic Insecurity
After experiences with the campus newspaper and disappointment with coursework, I am unsure of my future as a journalist. Image from: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/f/f3/20051022203016!Question_mark_alternate.png -
Decision to study abroad
After a meeting with Dr. Nikhil Sathe of the German department, I decided to study abroad in Salzburg, Austria. Image from the personal collection of Jonathan Justice -
Change of major from Journalism to German
After returning from Salzburg, I decide to change my major to German. Image from the personal collection of Jonathan Justice -
First classroom experience as a teacher
First experience as a classroom teacher. Taught the intermediate level of “English For All” classes in Athens, OH. An incredible experience for me and cemented my desire to teach at any level. Image from the personal collection of Jonathan Justice -
First experience teaching German to Americans
Served as the TA for OU’s study abroad program in Salzburg, Austria, where I had my first experience teaching German to American students. Image from the personal collection of Jonathan Justice -
Beginning of my year spent teaching English in Germany
Beginning of my year spent teaching English in Germany, which showed me that I can enjoy working with high school students. Image from the personal collection of Jonathan Justice -
Beginning of my year at OSU
The beginning of my year spent at Ohio State. The influence on my desire to be an educator was when one professor said, “I know you don’t want to be here, and I don’t want to be here, so let’s just get through this together” Image from: http://www.osu.edu/map/linkbuildings/037.jpg -
Beginning of apprenticeship teaching German at OSU.
Beginning of my apprenticeship teaching German 301 at OSU. Showed me that I can be happy teaching German courses to Americans. Image from: http://www.bus.wisc.edu/alc/images/Big%20Ten%20logos/ohio%20state.jpg -
Beginning at JCU
Beginning of the M.Ed. and initial licensure sequence at John Carroll, hopefully leading to a job teaching German and later a job at a Gymnasium in Germany teaching English.
