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A Never Ending Journey Towards Balance: Being a Mom in the World of Academia

A Never Ending Journey Towards Balance: Being a Mom in the World of Academia

Elisabeth Spinner
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 16
ISBN13: 9781668434604|ISBN10: 1668434601|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781668434611|EISBN13: 9781668434628
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3460-4.ch021
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Spinner, Elisabeth. "A Never Ending Journey Towards Balance: Being a Mom in the World of Academia." Teacher Reflections on Transitioning From K-12 to Higher Education Classrooms, edited by Amy D. Broemmel and Nora Vines, IGI Global, 2022, pp. 288-303. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3460-4.ch021

APA

Spinner, E. (2022). A Never Ending Journey Towards Balance: Being a Mom in the World of Academia. In A. Broemmel & N. Vines (Eds.), Teacher Reflections on Transitioning From K-12 to Higher Education Classrooms (pp. 288-303). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3460-4.ch021

Chicago

Spinner, Elisabeth. "A Never Ending Journey Towards Balance: Being a Mom in the World of Academia." In Teacher Reflections on Transitioning From K-12 to Higher Education Classrooms, edited by Amy D. Broemmel and Nora Vines, 288-303. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-3460-4.ch021

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Abstract

This chapter is a narrative of the author's experience as a mother and a teacher transitioning from public school teaching to the higher education classroom. It explores the identity developments and shifts during this transition. The narrative suggests that achieving balance during this journey might be never ending but can be successful and filled with joy by doing fulfilling work, taking time to celebrate achievements, and reflecting on the process. By focusing on these elements during her own journey, she has been refreshed and her teaching is energized. Through this chapter, she hopes to share this story and encourage others on similar journeys.

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