Back to School

I just finished my first two days. Because we have an A-B schedule (we meet with students every other day), it is actually two first days of school instead of one. For the most part, both days were fine. No students stand out, one way or the other at this point. That is always good.

I have had to revise my whole curriculum because we got new software. I am glad for the new software, but the learning curve will be steep. I usually start with one program, but I will start with a different one until I figure out the resources available for teaching the new software. So I feel kind of rushed, trying to get everything all figured out. I guess I just need a few days to get back into the swing of the school year.

As far as my attitude goes; it will be a struggle. There are so many little things that just drive me crazy. Inefficiency seems to be the standard operating mode. The facility is not clean or taken care of. Today when I drove into the parking lot, there was a huge pond. In a few weeks, it will be a frozen pond. They were supposed to fix the drain last year, but alas, that did not happen. It is just little things like that which build on each other and tire me out. However, I will continue to give my days to God, asking for His strength to get through the day. My most important job is my students. I would like to be a good example to them this year instead of the stressed out/burned out negative person I was last year. I still do hope I don't have to stay there forever. I will continue to do my best while there, but still look for a new job somewhere else.

On a happier note, at least I do not have to do both the newspaper and the yearbook this year. Taking away the newspaper relieved a lot of stress and will make my year easier.