Well, well, well - back at another blog. Just sitting here typing out my obligatory "first post" this already feels overwhelming. What I should be doing is packing...and planning...and then packing some more.
Yesterday, life as I knew it changed. I received a phone call informing me that I'd been chosen as the 5th grade teacher -- a job that I'd interviewed for, the day before. I was finishing up my day as a 2nd grade substitute, when everything changed. With that news, I quickly left school -- told my principal the great news (she's also my aunt!) and spread the joy around. They said they'd like me to start on Monday... MONDAY?! -- that's soon.. and I don't live anywhere near there.
I guess that means I'm moving.
So, as far as a first post goes -- here it is:
I'm officially a teacher -- 5th grade (SO COOL).
I'm spending all day today packing up my life so tomorrow I can drive it all across The Great Mitten State and begin preparing for my 1st week as a real teacher.
I have about 1,000 things to get done...and before I admit that I'm "awake" and start tackling my lists... I'm here kicking off this blog. I love to write and I'm hoping...once that craziness of it all subsides (maybe in June ;) ) I'll be able to update this a few times a month?
I love the idea of a teacher blog -- but this may stray from that at times and really just chronicle my life as a first time - 5th grade teacher... or any kind of teacher.
I'm joining the ranks -- and it's about to be the craziest thing I've ever done. I guess flexibility really is what it's all about. Here goes nothing...
-Tina
