Well, that pretty much describes how I feel about teaching. I literally forget that I'm getting paid most of the time until pay day comes and I remember..."Oh yeah. They pay me to do this!" Now I don't want you to think that there haven't been stressful days but 95% of the time it is a good day. My kids are great and quick to learn. It takes a lot and my hours don't end at 4:00 PM because there is still so much to do but I feel accomplished at the end of the day, like I've made a difference. I've been working closely with one of our small group autism teachers and we have two boys coming to our class a couple of times a day. They are great and I'm so glad to have them be a part of my class and to see my kids learn to love and appreciate them. Special Education is so near and dear to my heart because of my little sister Briana and I'm excited for the day when I can go back and get my special ed degree. I'm also glad that we have decided to have kids next year after I finish my first year of teaching. I don't know how I could be a first year teacher and be pregnant or a have kid.... that would be really hard. At least I have this year to get my feet on the ground and stock up my files:)
I had a sub for a half day this last week while I attended some training about our reading program. I would much rather teach while being sick then make a substitute plan..... it is so much more work because I can't just fill in the blanks when I get there. I do appreciate subs though because they have to interpret what I'm trying to write down:) Anywho, I feel so blessed to have my job and grateful for the talents that Heavenly Father has blessed me with!
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I'm so glad you Love your job, and glad that things are going well for you. There's nothing better than getting paid for something you love to do! I bet you're such a great teacher.
YAY! I knew would be great!
Mrs. Fieber rocks!!
I need to find a job like that! Just last night Kjetil and I were driving and we missed a turn so we had to drive around the round-a-bout twice. I laughed and told him about when you drove backwards through one in Idaho! You are the greatest!
YAY! I am so glad to hear that everything with work is AWESOME! you have an awesome classroom, awesome kids and you are an awesome teacher! AND I am also excited to hear about little kidos in the future! ;-) Love and miss you guys!!!
Yeah! I'm happy for you. I've been wondering how it's been going. If I ever do go back to teaching. I will look to you for lots of advice.
being a first year teacher, i totally relate to all of your posts!! i'm glad you are loving it - i am too! congrats on deciding when to have kids...yeah, i can't imagine being a first year teacher and being pregnant!
let's keep each other updated. let me know if you need to vent!
I'm sure that you are a fantastic teacher! And to love your job is just icing on the cake! I'm so happy for you!
Awesome Jamie!!
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