Write a book? I can barely write a blog! I'm feeling grateful today. I started my new job this week and it has been wonderful. I left a job I absolutely LOVED, but it was so far from my home that it took all of my energy to get there and back. The friendships made there (in Lone Oak, Texas) are very special to me. My students mean the world to me, and I hope that they won't forget me and what I TRIED to teach them.
I am grateful for my new job. I'm inspired by Ron Clark (look him up) to be a creative, innovative teacher. He signed my book and wrote "help them express themselves with passion." So great!
I am grateful to my parents who helped me along in my life to achieve my dreams and goals. They always encouraged me and let me live out any of my hopeful career moves. My dad was a principal, so I did not want to teach! YUCK! But, I now know that it truly is in my blood and that I would not be happy if I were not inspiring and encouraging students just like my dad did. He was a great principal! His teachers loved him so much. Now that I am a real teacher I understand why a good principal is so important. I have been fortunate to have leaders in my schools who help me along in my struggle for survival as a new teacher. I also had a wonderful mentor my first year teaching. Thank you, Elizabeth. Your friendship and guidance is a true gift from God!
I'm still dreaming! But I'm working, planning, reading, and resting as well. I'm planning to enjoy the few days of summer that are left, even though I'm back to school already. The countdown to the arrival of my new students has arrived!
Blogs for now. Books later.
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