Indiana Wesleyan University

Date: Oct 17 2010
Major: Music Education (This Major's Salary over time)
The professors told me that teaching is not my calling. They also told me it was ok if I work at Walmart the rest of my life. They questioned whether I have the ability to lead students. They also alienated me in class by tell me "They have lost all respect for me" for not hearing a question. I did not answer the question so they just thought I was being a coward. I also had another professor call on every student except me. When I had the boldness after class to ask her why, she told me "If you can't talk to your professors, you can't teach." I also had another professor tell me "a real runner would not quit" after I quit track and cross country. He has never been a runner or in sports. Why would he care? He was my wind ensemble director. The only reason he would have said that was to hurt me. They didn't like me because I was so quiet. I have since taught in two positions. All students I have taken to solo and ensemble contest have received a first rating at district and state levels. My choir also received a first at contest. I still struggle with the thought that I can not be a good teacher because they did not see any potential in me. I still wonder if I have any potential. Because they alienated me, I now feel inferior to everyone.