Anyway, the whole point of this blog is to write about 5 things I don't miss about being out of the classroom.
1. Lesson Plans--Our district has a common lesson plan template that looks to be very labor intensive. I don't miss having to do lesson plans, especially when I had three preps.
2. I don't miss calling parents. I always loved calling parents about a discipline issue and then they turn it around and blame me for their child acting up. Super. Fun.
3. Dealing with Classroom Management--no matter how fun and engaging I tried to make my class, I hated when I had to discipline a kid for something. Maybe he pushed his buddy, maybe he took someone's phone...whatever the issue, I never liked having to be the adult and step in...or write referrals. Writing referrals is horrible because of number 2....calling parents.
4. Eating lunch in 10 minutes. Yes, I know teachers are supposed to get a 30 minute duty free lunch, but this doesn't happen.
5. Holding "it." With my new job I have the luxury of going to the bathroom anytime I want. It is amazing.
So, those are my top 5 things I don't miss in being out of the classroom.