In the last two years, I taught 5th grade (STEM
among various other subjects) and then this last year, I taught Gateways to
Technology to 6th graders and then a Game Design Class to 7th
and 8th graders. I was planning on staying until I saw a job opening
for the same position I had/would have in the coming year, but at my old
school. So, I had another decision to
make.
Did I mention that my husband works at my old school? Yep,
that is a definite benefit.
And, since we are expecting our first baby at the end of
October, I know that my “old” principal is extremely family friendly. Another
major benefit.
Lastly, I have several friends and acquaintances that still
work at this old school. Whenever, I go back to visit, or for a game, or some
sort of training, these friends and acquaintances always stop me and we catch
up. I get lots of hugs and smiles. I appreciate that. I didn’t realize how much
I missed it, until I left.
So, whenever I go back—it is like going home. I don’t know
what your home is like, but when I go home—people are usually glad to see me. (If
anything, my dog will always come downstairs and greet me with a huge wag of
his tail.)
My other schools have not been this friendly. They also
haven’t been run as well. This “old” school has not only a family friendly
principal, but also an assistant principal that takes care of business. This
school also has one day a week that we meet as professionals and learn new
strategies that we can use in our classrooms.
It is very important to me that I continue to grow as a
professional. I never will know everything when it comes to my classroom, but
the more I can learn—the better teacher I will be.
So, in the end, I decided to go home.
I am really looking forward to this school year!
i'm so glad you're back!! it was great to see you and catch up today. :)
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