Wow! I cannot believe that my first year of teaching is finally over. I remember when it all started with an interview at C.S. Lewis Academy in the middle of July. I felt really good about the interview and low, and behold I got the job. I recall telling Sean over the phone about the job and man, was I excited! I was thinking "Okay, so this is a good thing... I'll be able to stay and around and that means more Sean!"
But my first two weeks of school were really hard. I did not let anyone know at school of my stress level (crying to and from school everyday is not a thing you pass around). I was a great actress. Over time, things became easier and suddenly I was wondering where the time had gone. All of a sudden it was Christmas Break then Spring Break.
Now, I know that I could not have done this year without several amazing people. First, my husband, Sean. He may not know it completely, but he has been my source of strength during this whole year. From forcing me to eat when I was too stressed to being my sounding board for ideas to do at school. And the lucky thing is, he'll be doing it for years to come!
Adrienne, the other third grade teacher, has been so helpful with lesson plans, ideas, management suggestions, and being a great sounding board too.
My family, on both sides, are just great. Sounding boards, all of them. I think there is a trend here. I either like to talk a lot or my family is just good a listening... or both. :)
All in all, I am complete satisfied with my first and successful year of teaching. I am ready for the next year. I already have ideas pouring out of my head and I cannot wait to put them into action!
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