Hey all,
I'm still here. I'm exhausted...but I'm still here. I underwent a major career shift this summer. It may not seem that way to some but believe me...major shift. Last year I was a teacher. I taught Bible/Christian Worldview and Logic to junior high students. Two subjects I am passionate about to students just slightly younger than the high school students I thoroughly enjoy.
This year I am a teacher. I teach Bible and Science to 4th and 5th graders, Spelling and Handwriting to 4th graders and Math to 5th graders. I am still passionate about Bible but Science?... and Math?...not so much. Spelling was my very worst subject in school and I don't even know how to write in cursive... It's killing me.
The amount of classroom management, procedures, directions, and guidance I need to provide this year has tripled. Last year I was able to take students who had basic knowledge and lead them deeper. This year I have to teach the basic knowledge. I don't know how to do that.
I am spending 70 to 90 hours a week at work so far this year. I am really tired and do not have a lot of time for things like....blogging, let alone things that keep me calm...like photography, reading, or road-tripping. I will try to check in now and again.
On a final note:
4th and 5th grade certainly provide a plethera of blog fodder...if I could just find the time to share...
