After several quick and successive random events, I find myself the newest kindergarten teacher at Riverside Preparatory School. How did that happen, you may ask. I hardly know myself. It happened so fast I have hardly processed it. Just two days ago I was planning activities to fill my new found spare time, and now I am praying that I will make it alive through the next school year.
It all started last week when the other two kindergarten teachers attacked me in the hall and told me I needed to come work with them next year. "I'll think about it," I told them. Then there I am this past Thursday sitting at my desk eating lunch (which, according to msn.com is the #1 germiest spot in the work place - good thing I eat my lunch there...) and happen to come upon a confusing update on the
education website. My job, or what I thought was my job, was up for hire. You can imagine my reaction. Was I getting fired and they didn't even have the gall to tell me!? I rushed to speak with the personnel person and demanded I be told my crime if I was losing my job. She stuttered her surprise and told me that I could apply for the position. Apply for my own job? What is this craziness? I went back to my room in a panic. A couple hours later, in a calmer state, I called her boss and my boss, the head of personnel, to find out what was going on. Turns out it wasn't my job, but a new job they were creating that sounded just like my job - my new co-teacher so to speak.
Anyway, I knew it was now or never. If I was working full time I might as well try something new. The idea of teaching music full time again did not sound appealing. And Mark and I had felt good about it when we had talked about it. So I asked, "Do you think I could be considered for the full time kinder position instead?" Surely, I will get back to you. 2 hours later I was informed I was accepted. I honestly, truly did not expect a response that fast. My brain had hardly accepted the fact that I had even asked
and now here I was facing a year of 7 hours a day, 5 days a week with 5 year olds. Am I crazy? We'll see. I am excited, nervous, scared, incredulous, and more. I think it will be a good and eventful year! Get ready for some crazy blog posts!
8 comments:
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Oh my goodness, that is crazy, congrats! How are you feeling now? I think this is wonderful! So is it like a year by year decision? I am so excited for you!:)
Dang Elaina, what the heck?! YOU ARE NUTS :) Haha. it will be fun for you and I'm sure the kids will love you! So you won't be teaching music or cheerleading next year then?
Wow!! I wish you could be Timmy's teacher!! He would love that!! Good luck we miss you!!!!
You will be great! Congratulations:) Can't wait to hear all about it.
I am so jealous! Kindergarten at Riverside Prep is my favorite place to be! Congratulations! It will be awesome. My dad was an awesome kindergarten teacher - he could give you some great pointers!
My sister is a kindergarten teacher and LOVES it. And boy does she have stories ... :)Best of luck with that!
lots to catch up on. that's what happens when i don't enter the blogging world for ages. congrats on kindergarten! you'll be a great teacher. make sure to keep a quote wall, even if the kids don't ever see it. those kids say the funniest things.
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