Hey guys, I'm at the library again, making another update for all of you dying to know what's going on ( Read more... )

Have had a blast of a day today. Found out Alexis is leaving CJHS in a week. Man, it was so nice to have a friend at work, someone to go out for coffee with and just spill everything to ... at work, no less! But I'm slowly beginning to realize that this place isn't like Hillcrest. People here value my opinion, value my skills, enjoy my company ( Read more... )

I love my kids! ESPECIALLY the tough ones ... watching them get something, and watching them smile cuz they get it after being frustrated as hell... fuck if i hardly know 'em, it still feels GREAT! And being thanked for doing something so minimal as writing the school schedule down... *sigh* it's worth not being paid dick to make someone's life a ( Read more... )

and water under the bridge ( Read more... )

I pissed one of my students' parents off ... they created a big fuss about it. The general consensus is that they're overreacting - granted, having a label like autism is plenty of excuse for parents to overreact. I guess I'm just not professional enough for them or something. Ugh... really made me feel inadequate. Not going to help my sense of ( Read more... )

It wore me out! Man, I'm exhausted... it's really awkward being in a position of authority at a school you used to go to. There was a girl smoking out in the parking lot, and I had no idea what to say to her - I figured since it was the 2nd day of school, I wouldn't be too mean, but I told her to put it out and if she was going to be doing that ( Read more... )

i'm in a good mood! had a great day at work! kids in junior high are awesome - you can tease them and they'll tease you back!!! YAY! I love the little 7th graders and 8th graders... i have some problems with the 9th grade girls tho... at least the ones i met today - does anyone else have a problem with 14 yr olds walking around with hickeys on ( Read more... )