Thank you for all your comments and words of support on the last post.
My last day of school is June 20th and it can't come soon enough. I hate wishing my life away but it's been one hell of a school year.
Still don't know anything about the cuts. My principal is still going through cut process. The rumor mill claims that 19 teachers will be leaving on their own merit at the end of the school year anyway so maybe that will save some jobs.
Because of the horrible contract that was voted in and all the teacher cut drama that occurred in January, I think most people are fed up with my school system.
Not a lot of teaching jobs out there for History/Social Studies. And, when I do apply, I'm guessing the reason why they won't call me in for an interview is that I'm too expensive to hire. Why hire someone with 10 years teaching experience when you can hire someone under 3 years and pay them less money? I'd like to point out that you get what you pay for but school districts don't care in this day and age of saving money.
So, it's the waiting game. We shall see what happens over the next few weeks.
I'm not posting a lot because this time of the school year is very busy and rough with activities going on almost every single day after school or in the evenings. My calendar for school has no empty time after school or in the evenings. And throw in all the correcting, grades, and trying to finish up my World History curriculum (World War II come hell or high water!) by the end of the school year and my brain is on overload! It's crazy! And, I'm not able to read a lot of blogs until the weekend. I actually had Saturday off so I was able to catch up on my blog reading and comments.
I've also been thinking a lot about how negative this blog has been or gotten the past school year. Over the summer, I'll be doing some "housecleaning" of my life and my blog. :-) I'm going to work on trying to put myself in a better mind set, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Stay tuned . . . . .
So, be good. Be safe. And, I'll be writing soon. Just a break. :-)
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2 comments:
Summer is a great time to regroup...teaching can definitely suck the joy out of your life when it's as negative as your district. I'm sure I've said this before, but your students are so fortunate to have you. Hopefully there are some big changes to make teaching life better next year.
I like what you said at the end. Negativity is the devil...I know that from first hand. I know you are going through a rough patch right now, but something good will happen. Your job was saved once, and hopefully it will be saved again. Thinking positive stuff for ya and I hope everything works out. Call me if you want to talk!
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