I am the queen of job changers! Every few years I get a new challenge. Up until now I've initiated the process, but this time it's the economy and budgets starting it all up. No, I haven't lost my job. But I am being moved back to elementary!
It was a bit of a shock and surprise and some tears were shed with my team at North Whidbey, but they need some middle school staff to move to elementary. Our district isn't firing staff this year, but they do need to reduce staff size by 22 over the next year or two. That means any openings that come up have to be filled by current staff. I'm filling a 3/4 job at Crescent Harbor.
Fortunately I learned of the possibility a day before they told me, so I had time to think about it. The Math teacher I work most closely with was told on Thursday of the change and why. We were pretty sure I'd be next. I didn't want to move, but oh well.
I've decided to just dive in and love it and I'm finding it easy to be excited.
I love those little kiddos and my mind is exploding with ideas. I love the creating part of this job.
I stopped by to tell my friends at CHE that I'd be there next year and I received an amazingly joyful reception. I know more people than I realized and it was non-stop hugs for quite awhile.
I'll be in a portable that has a really nice feeling to it and windows from which you can see the Olympic Mountains when they are out!!!
Anyway, I'm moving again and starting over again. And its OK, I love change and I'll have new little kid stories to share!!!
Love you all, Me(g)
I can't wait to hear the stories. I actually envy you. I think I'm finally over the 8th grade attitude. It seems to get harsher each year. I am excited that you get to be more creative with your lessons now. You'll make a great elementary teacher. Makes me wish I were a kid again....sitting in your classroom.
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