Every year I get nervous about the first day of school and meeting the new kids. But this year, I am not as nervous as years before! For the first time, I am teaching the same grade level for the 3rd time in a row and to top it off, I'm at the same school! Praise the Lord. The last 8 years have been in 4 different grade levels at 4 different schools. That's what happens when you are at the bottom of the totem pole! But no complaints here! God has graciously provided me with a job each year!
This year, in first grade again, I feel like a pro! But it doesn't get any easier - I'm still nervous!... AND EXCITED!
Starting the 2012-2013 school year tomorrow is going to be super exciting! Extra exciting! Why?! Because on the first day of the school year, I become a permanent teacher! Yes, THAT'S RIGHT! Tenure, baby! Praise the Lord. After 8 years, I am no longer considered a temporary teacher. ;)
*Picture from my first year of teaching. It seems like it was just yesterday!
Wish me luck!
YOU ARE SO AMAZING!!! and excellent. do you ever think about school leadership??>? principalship? :)
ReplyDeleteGRACE BE WITH YOU! so proud of you :)
principal?! NEVER! :)
DeleteWhat a great feat! Congratulations!!!!!! So much to be proud of. : )
ReplyDeleteThank you!!!!
DeleteHope you had a good first day today! Congrats on your tenure too, you are so legit. I could never be a teacher, I think talking in front of people alone would scare me to death! I love that picture of you too-all those little kiddos in front of you look like they are so attentive and having a blast!
ReplyDeleteHA! They aren't being attentive, they were scared! I was giving them the death stare to zip it and sit their bottom down! puhahaha.
DeleteThat is so amazing that you're a first grade teacher! It must be such a challenging and rewarding job...not to mention loads of fun, with all the adorable kiddies. ^^
ReplyDeleteWhat are some of your favorite classroom activities to do with them?
And ah, I really like your blog!
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