Well we had our first day at our Block A schools today and I was beyond nervous. What would the vibe be? How would my associate teacher like me? Would he/she be friendly and encouraging? What would the class be like? Would they think I was a teacher or would they know I can barely teach my younger sister how to parallel park? I still feel I have so much to learn about the basics (like when a child asks you 3-4 times in 100 minutes to go to the bathroom do you let them go each time thinking they may have a bladder infection or do you clue in that they are trying to avoid doing the task?)
So when I was driving home this afternoon at 3:45 pm I thought - YIPEEEEEEE! My associate teacher couldn't be more open and easy going. She is full of tips and advice and put me at ease right away. The class is brilliant. There are 20 souls just shining in their little desks. I am over the moon with this school. Something really stuck with me today. Sitting in the staff room there was a supply teacher who said "there are some schools you have to go to when you get excited and others where you don't. Green Acres is the former." At our midday meeting, Brian, the principal had some inspiring commentary about what we were embarking on. He said, "you will get through to every child eventually - its just about having a positive attitude." Well, I'm starting out on the right foot then. Can't wait for tomorrow.
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