who knew hell had dry erase boards?
Well..I survived my first full week in hell...substituting long term in a fifth grade class in East Hartford. Not much has changed since I was a fifth grader in the same town, if not the same school. I look at these kids who remind me of ones I went to school with. I hope things go better for this group...I hope none of them end up in jail.
Its funny...when I was in college they made us take a diversity and leadership course specifically for future teachers. I was bored out of my mind because I had seen everything they talked about. But most of the people in the class with me had gone to schools where there was very little diversity. In East Hartford sometimes I felt like the minority. I didnt mind feeling like that...I actually had a great time in school(except middle school, but who enjoyed middle school?)and thats why I wanted to go back and teach there.
Well, now Im back in East Hartford as one of those poor substitute teachers...at least I came in prepared for it. I saw what kids did to subs around here. I still am whiped out after a total of 8 days with this class. Only 42 more to go. Maybe they'll give me a nice kindergarted assignment next time. Far less attitude there. Less, not none. Even kindergarteners have attitude around here.
My boyfriend actually went to the elementary school Im subbing at. The librarian and the secretary are the same ones he had...and they remember him. Mostly his mom, who was the vice pres of the PTO back in what they make out to be the golden days. Did I mention this school was built in the 70's by hippies who thought a school with no walls was a good idea? Luckily they added on a wing after people realized what a horrible idea it actually was so now I get a real classroom. My boyfriend swears the no walls experience has left him eternally screwed up.
More weirdness...the principal at this school was vice principal at the middle school when I went there. Also, I will be at Staff development with my fifth grade teacher on Monday(yes Michelle, Ms Ciganik! I'll say hi for you!). Sometimes I feel like Im just not ready to be a grownup. I liked fifth grade back then.
In other news...Denise, Mike and I FINALLY have been approved for our appartment! We move in Thanksgiving weekend! Anybody want to come help?
Its funny...when I was in college they made us take a diversity and leadership course specifically for future teachers. I was bored out of my mind because I had seen everything they talked about. But most of the people in the class with me had gone to schools where there was very little diversity. In East Hartford sometimes I felt like the minority. I didnt mind feeling like that...I actually had a great time in school(except middle school, but who enjoyed middle school?)and thats why I wanted to go back and teach there.
Well, now Im back in East Hartford as one of those poor substitute teachers...at least I came in prepared for it. I saw what kids did to subs around here. I still am whiped out after a total of 8 days with this class. Only 42 more to go. Maybe they'll give me a nice kindergarted assignment next time. Far less attitude there. Less, not none. Even kindergarteners have attitude around here.
My boyfriend actually went to the elementary school Im subbing at. The librarian and the secretary are the same ones he had...and they remember him. Mostly his mom, who was the vice pres of the PTO back in what they make out to be the golden days. Did I mention this school was built in the 70's by hippies who thought a school with no walls was a good idea? Luckily they added on a wing after people realized what a horrible idea it actually was so now I get a real classroom. My boyfriend swears the no walls experience has left him eternally screwed up.
More weirdness...the principal at this school was vice principal at the middle school when I went there. Also, I will be at Staff development with my fifth grade teacher on Monday(yes Michelle, Ms Ciganik! I'll say hi for you!). Sometimes I feel like Im just not ready to be a grownup. I liked fifth grade back then.
In other news...Denise, Mike and I FINALLY have been approved for our appartment! We move in Thanksgiving weekend! Anybody want to come help?