Work Update
I usually try and post daily about Nolan but I haven’t shared about myself in a long time.
I enjoy teaching Kindergarten. I never knew that 5 year olds could drive me crazy and happy at the same time. My class thrives on a routine and will hold me to it if I get off schedule.
I’m adjusting to not having a co-teacher. One the one hand I love it because I make the rules but I miss adult interaction. I also miss having someone to share the work load. This is especially true for assessments and parent teacher conferences.
I expect to much of my co-workers. I can see that sometimes it’s just a job. Not everyone loves it or the place as much as I do.
This is my fifth school year. Yesterday I reflected on the teacher I was my first year. I was so nervous. Half the time just winging it works best.
Tonight I was praised by a lot of my parents (PTC). I found it hard to accept a compliment. Really I wish I would have at least muttered thank you. Perhaps I really do rock as a teacher as much as they say I do?
Finally I feel like a real teacher. It may be at a preschool/ day care center but my class is treated as a school. It’s taken very seriously.
Year 5 is turning out to be my favorite!
