Almost time

Well the summer is officially wrapping up. I report back to work this Wednesday and kids start school on the 17th. I did not get the job at the district that I had applied for because they found someone who met more of the qualifications, which I expected would happen. There is, however, a lot of expansion currently going on and changes being made in the district. I have it on a reliable source that my name is out at the district and the higher-ups are aware of the quality of work I can do and my qualifications for other upcoming positions. So I just have to continue to stick it out where I am in the classroom. This is fine with me because I am still content where I am and not quite ready to leave this group of kids. The new school year does hold some apprehension for me though. we are getting a new teacher and a new aide in our classroom and the other aide who was there last year and I had anticipated coming back this year, is not coming back do to family issues, which will leave me as the only one familiar with the structure and routine that these kids have been accustomed to and need to be maintained for the most success, especially during all the new transitions. On the one hand I appreciate coming into the classroom and knowing that this teacher will be dependent upon my knowledge of the system and of these kids and how they function. I know I will be a great asset in helping the kids and the teacher transition into our environment. On the other hand, as much as I would love to and know I am completely capable of taking over the classroom, I also need to realize that it is not my place since I am not the teacher and this will be my personal struggle this first semester. The internal power struggle of knowing how it should be but also allowing the teacher to run the classroom with whatever useful techniques and knowledge he brings. It is a balancing act. The good thing is that I know I have someone at the district in my corner supporting and encouraging my education and career moves throughout these next few years. I am truly blessed in that respect and even though this year might initially be a struggle to adjust, I will get through it like I have all these other years, and will enjoy my time and be better off for it.

I have ordered my books for my first semester of classes which are scheduled to start at the beginning of September. Man have I forgotten how expensive textbooks can be! I guess the upside to that is I plan on keeping most if not all of them. I will be taking 13 credits this semester which I anticipate being alot in addition to working. Hopefully it will be manageable on top of everything else. Expect another update once things settle down. Thats all for now!