Changes

Went to in-service today. Found out that our schedule for next year is changing dramatically. Instead of moving from class to class in homerooms, the students will be scattering. Each student will have a different schedule. We will also be adding two math classes. We were also told that we would find out BIG news in the next three days. Makes me wonder. I knew this year would be tough, but I guess I had no idea just how tough. I am going to use this week to work on the school things I need to and get some doctor and hair appointments in. Yikes.

Mountains are Gonna Fall

Tomorrow begins the new school year. I have my first in-service. Summer is now over. I am excited to start the new school year; however, I am nervous. I think that no matter how many years I teach, I will always have those beginning of the year jitters. It is a new group of kids who do not know me or my style. Yet, it is another chance to improve what I do. I am watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and there is a teacher who has cancer. Her students talk about how much of an influence she has on them. I want to be like her. I want to have the drive she has and the influence she has. Here's to you, kids.

Starting a New Year and a New Journey

I am entering into my third year of teaching. I always write down my ideas and lessons learned from the students I encounter. I thought I would blog throughout one year to chart my progress and see what all I learn. I am one of those people that still believes in miracles, and that a teacher can reach the hearts of students. No matter the changing status of the world, I know God has His hand in this. It is still a few weeks before school officially starts; however, I have quite a bit of inservice coming up to learn how the TCAP scores will decided whether or not I am an effective teacher. I do not agree with that. But, again, God will place me where He wants me.