i am sure this blog will quickly transform into a list of what not to do as a first year teacher. most days i am excited about the challenge; other days i am reminded that the 2009-2010 school year will represent a whole lot of trial and error (more error than anything) and that is frustrating. i am eager about all that i am about to learn but not quite as eager at the way it must be learned - me, flat on my face, thinking "well, let's not do it that way next year, eh?"
in my last effort attempt to remind myself how to teach in case i forgot over the summer i have begun reading "up the down staircase" and "see me after class" both written by teachers for teachers, with more of a "we feel your pain" attitude rather than a fool-proof guide, which is good.
the butterflies moved into my tummy sometime earlier today and i think they actually plan on staying there until my kids come on the 17th. i hope thaddius e. crohn's is ok with that. here's the worst part: not only do i have a first day with all my freshman on the 17th, but then i get another first day on the 18th with all the high schoolers. doesn't that just sound mean?! two first days... maybe i'll be grateful for the transition. I think that four of my six classes will be mostly if not all freshman anyway. actually, i have no idea.
on a completely other note, i am officially moved in at my new place of residence. i am definitely loving it and will love it even more when i find a place for all my stuff. the space is perfect for me. pictures will be coming soon i hope! kaitlin is also here starting today and now i am so unbelievably grateful at the timing of her moving in the day before i begin this new journey. i know i will strongly rely on her support and encouragement as well as her company over wine and gilmore girls.
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