Convocation

While I was away on a little vacay, the new school called for my t-shirt size, so I might match my other coworkers at the convocation!!! For those of you who aren' t in education, most larger schools have convocations, which welcome teachers back from their summer breaks. Usually, an administrator discusses the districts strengths and goals to address the weaknesses. I was always bored at such events, until this year, when I am so glad to be back on a team again! I snuck a peak and drove by my future school, and peaked in my classroom. I am SO EXCITED! I have proof in the form of journals that a career in education has actually driven me close to insanity before, and yet I am excited to give it another go. I think this job will be different than an avg. teaching job. It will be more intense. It will be highly student-focused. And, I have changed, quite frankly, since my last time in the classroom. It has been 6 1/2 years; it has been too long. I have LOVED my time with my children, but I am ready to work again. I am ready to try to teach. As I mentioned before, I am religious. I don't know why, but God has called me to teach. Again and Again. Over and over. Every break always ends with a new teaching job, a new start, and students whose needs must be met. I am excited! I wonder what color that shirt will be.