Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 24

Thread: Big day in my life today!!!

  1. #1
    Senior Member Beefcake's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Posts
    693

    Big day in my life today!!!

    Today was a huge day in the history of Brian. Nearly 8 years ago to the day, I decided to go back to school to be a teacher. Three and a half years ago, I graduated with honors from the University of Akron with high hopes. Since graduating, I have subbed 489 day in numerous schools and loved every minute of it. I've had several disappointments along the way with several interviews and being down to the final two for a position, but it just always seemed to elude me. I've taught literally thousands of students and met some amazing people along the way. Students and teachers that have shaped me into the teacher that I am today. I've worked two jobs throughout, trying to make ends meet while persuing my dream. I've had to answer the questions of my daughters of When are you going to get a real job Daddy?. I have been asked many questions over the years, but perhaps that one is the hardest. When people asked what I did... I'd say I'm a teacher. Next question was always Where do you teach?. Each day I would show up at the schools and the kids would always ask Who are you today?. Well... Today, at 8:30am... I can officially say... Daddy has a real job! I teach at Welty Middle School... And finally... I get to be Mr. Duvall today!!!
    CTX 3030, Garrett Propointer
    2013 Silver count: 27
    2012 Silver count: 30
    2011 Silver count: 58
    2010 Silver count: 77

  2. #2

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    <: Congratulations Mr. Duvall.
    It's great to hear you stuck with your dream and relentlessly pursued it. Your efforts have paid off.

    I wish the best to you.

  3. #3
    Global Moderator Ill Digger's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    N. Illinois
    Posts
    4,987

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Yeah! Congratulations Mr. Duvall
    Good for you! You've also helped and taught so many along the way.
    You've even taught me a thing or two along the way. |)
    Thanks for being a difference maker. We could use about a million more just like ya!

    Oh yeah.... your still gonna be Brian Beefcake to me! lol
    Congrats man!
    Some days you get the corn, some days you get the cob
    ​Oldest coin: ​70 B.C. "Harlow Flyer" gold qtr. Stater
    Oldest U.S. coin: 1814 Capped Bust Dime

  4. #4

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    That's great news Congratulations | . The educational system needs dedicated people such as yourself with an earnest desire to be good teachers . It's great that you hung in there and never gave up on your dream . I will never forget the great Teachers I had , the ones who where a pleasure to listen to and made everything they taught relevant ( I also won't forget
    a couple of real miserable dingbats I had ). Fortunately the good Teachers outnumbered the others by far . Best of luck Mr. Duvall !!

  5. #5
    Senior Member Beefcake's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Posts
    693

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Thanks guys!!
    CTX 3030, Garrett Propointer
    2013 Silver count: 27
    2012 Silver count: 30
    2011 Silver count: 58
    2010 Silver count: 77

  6. #6
    Elite Member CODY's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2011
    Location
    Pachuta, Mississippi
    Posts
    2,775

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Congradulations Mr. Duvall. WTG! That is one profession where you will absolutely make a mark on someones life. Many days after you have left this world, someone will remember Mr. Duvall. Again, Congrats!
    2013 28 Silvers
    2014 6 Silvers, 10 Wheats
    Oldest coin 1899 Barber Quarter
    Fisher F75 LTD, Garrett ProPointer, Springfield 1911
    “Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero”……HORACE

  7. #7

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    congrats on your deam know go out there and make a difference in some kids life you have one of the most rewarding jobs in the world be the kind of teacher that i remember as a kid they did more than just done the job they lived it again congrats dennis

  8. #8

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    That's awesime, Brian! I mean... Mr. Duvall! thumbsup01

    Your students are lucky to have a teacher that is so passionate about his position. Looking back at all of the teachers I had, the most effective ones were the ones who you could tell wanted to be there. I'm sure that you will be a terrific full-time teacher!

    Lifetime totals:
    9 Large Cents, 415 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 68 V Nickels, 124 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 131 Barber Dimes, 405 Mercury Dimes, 249 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 18 Barber Quarters, 19 Standing Liberty Quarters, 89 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves

    YouTube Channel: Tony Two-Cent https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmz...RlHTBIU42bUORg

  9. #9
    Veteran Member Lowjiber's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Posts
    1,505

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Mr. Duvall, you have certainly paid your dues. I can't think of anyone more deserving.

    Congratulations, and thanks for everything you do.


    I've traveled a long way, and many of the roads weren't paved.

  10. #10

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Great story with great ending or should I say ...just the beginning.
    Visit my metal detecting you tube channel to watch some of my digs.
    https://www.youtube.com/user/thiltzy1?feature=mhee

  11. #11
    Administrator del's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    13,014

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Brian next to parents , Teachers can be the most influential people in a child's life ...

    it gives me great hope that you are finally one of these people as you are a person with huge amounts of compassion , integrity and generosity . i'm very happy for you Teacher.

    Dan

    Attached Images Attached Images  
    "Honesty is an expensive gift ,
    so don't expect it from cheap people"

    XP Deus II , DFX ,TDI sl -

    Click here to view my finds album


  12. #12
    Global Moderator aloldstuff's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    western mass
    Posts
    10,310

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Hard work and perservance has paid off Mr Duvall. You are now in a position to really make a difference in many peoples life. |. I once asked my nephew what he wanted to be when he grew up and he then asked me if I was looking for ideas..... lol
    V3i- Prism IV- Pro Pointer
    2020 GOAL: Any Flowing Hair coin

    TOTAL 100 YEAR OLD COINS - -280
    2020:
    Silver: 11


    Oldest U.S. Copper - 1795 Liberty Cap
    Oldest U.S. Silver - 1829 Capped Bust Dime extra large 10C
    Click here to view my album

  13. #13
    Senior Member Beefcake's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Posts
    693

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Thanks for all the kind words!! I still can't believe it actually happened!
    CTX 3030, Garrett Propointer
    2013 Silver count: 27
    2012 Silver count: 30
    2011 Silver count: 58
    2010 Silver count: 77

  14. #14

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent link=topic=10898.msg119370#msg119370 date=1344337266
    That's awesime, Brian! I mean... Mr. Duvall!
    See? I could have used a spelling teacher right there! 8/

    lol
    Lifetime totals:
    9 Large Cents, 415 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 68 V Nickels, 124 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 131 Barber Dimes, 405 Mercury Dimes, 249 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 18 Barber Quarters, 19 Standing Liberty Quarters, 89 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves

    YouTube Channel: Tony Two-Cent https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmz...RlHTBIU42bUORg

  15. #15
    Global Moderator Fire Fighter 43's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    SE Wisconsin
    Posts
    3,962

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    good luck with the new position.


    Minelab Equinox 800, 15”Coiltek, 11” & 6”coils

    XP Deus II , 11", 9” & 11x13 coils


    Detectors since 1977: Simplex, DEUS, CTX 3030, F75 Ltd, Etrac, Excal II, V3i, DFX, GTI2000, Eagle II, 6000DI, 6DB, AlaskanTR4B, Beachcomber

  16. #16
    Elite Member milco's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Milwaukee WI
    Posts
    2,951

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Congrats Brian, best of luck to you in your future endeavors!
    Minelab Equinox 600 & Whites Coinmaster, Garrett Propointer, Lesche Digger
    Oldest silver: 1853 Half-dime & 1876S Seated Quarter / Oldest coin: 1849 US Large Cent / 1854 Upper Canada One Penny Bank Token

  17. #17

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Welcome to the profession! I wish you the best, good luck setting up your classroom. A few short weeks left
    On Instagram- oxshoedrew

  18. #18
    Elite Member tanacat's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Lexington, Kentucky
    Posts
    2,891

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    Congrats Brian!!! happydance02

    It's nice to know that these middle school boys have a good role model


    Oldest silver-- 1838o seated dime (no stars)
    Oldest copper-- 1820 LC

    White's V3i, Coinmaster, XLT, Prism IV, Whites new TRX PP- Love it!!! Garretts PP

  19. #19
    Veteran Member SeabeeRon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Santa Cruz, CA
    Posts
    1,503

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    When's the first day of school? Don't let those little buggers tie you to your desk!! :hysterical:
    Congratz buddy, you sure earned this one!!! |
    SeabeeRon on the beach in Santa Cruz,CA.

  20. #20
    Senior Member Beefcake's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    New Philadelphia, Ohio
    Posts
    693

    Re: Big day in my life today!!!

    School has started and I got a great group of people to work with and the kids have been a lot of fun so far! Love it!!!! I enjoyed my first weekend with no work in 19 years! Wow, did that feel great!
    CTX 3030, Garrett Propointer
    2013 Silver count: 27
    2012 Silver count: 30
    2011 Silver count: 58
    2010 Silver count: 77

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •