Those of you who know me well have probably seen my kitchen -- decorated in bees. The title of this blog would make a nice framed addition to my decor. And it's the truth. At the moment I'm as busy as I want to be.
Here's a summary:
In the last 2 weeks I'll have substituted 9 out of 10 days. Seven of those days were in a 6th grade classroom where I had just one day's worth of lesson plans (kind of) and had to forage through classroom supplies and pick the brain of the level II observer to figure out what to do for the rest of the time. It's been a lot of work, but the students have been great! (But I'll be glad to have a week off next week.)
I'll start an on-line course through UEN (Utah Educator's Network). I'll use the credit from it and two other on-line classes this fall to get my teaching certificate current. (Along with substitute teaching and past PTA volunteer work.)
Right now I'm not sure if I'll apply to teach full-time next year. The last two weeks have shown me that teaching school really is WORK. I'm bushed by the end of the day, and boy do I sleep well. (So tired!)
Well, must go. I need to pick up my youngest at ice skating lesson.
5 comments:
The first two years are the hardest. And the first couple of weeks are always bad, no matter what.
You'd be awesome; I just hope it doesn't squelch your publishing dreams to be so otherwise occupied.
I can see that it would be next to impossible to get a book written while teaching school. But subbing ... maybe still a possibility. The thing is that writing is a solitary activity and I thrive on social interaction. So substituting seems to work for now.
And that's "bizzy" as a bee!
Enjoy your weekend!
Yay! I love hearing you sound so happy! Those kids are lucky to have you and I am sure that teacher is so grateful. Keep it up! When you have time, I would LOVE to join you for a fall hike. The colors are coming...
Just want to say kudos on a great article in the paper. Really got me thinking I need to set a post baby goal.
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