There is never a set back that doesn't come with a small gain. Many times, we are just too blinded by circumstance that we overlook the good things that are around us.
I am disappointed that I will not be teaching summer school, due to some technicality in the district. My school has to find an ASD teacher, which is rare, to teach my class because of some red tape from the district. My school has guaranteed that I am coming back next year but cannot officially have me sign the contract til pre-planning in the fall.
Essentially, this means 2 months on only 1 income. No trip with the kids to Washington D.C. , Baltimore and to visit family over the summer.
My district may not cover my summer ESOL endorsement training and my assistive technology class which I have to complete before deadline as I have to be an active employee to be enrolled.
As of next week, I will be officially unemployed.
I was so aggravated yesterday watching this play out. I cannot say that my school did not fight hard to keep me on for the summer. They are as frustrated as I am.
I haven't yet begun to figure things out. I know that there are positives such as being able to be at home with the kids this summer. Unfortunately, that may be literally, at home with the kids instead of some of the things I wanted to do. I'll get to sleep in for as long as the kids will let me and to see more of Michael every morning (although he is in danger of me waking him up earlier).
This news has blindsided me in the middle of a busy week. I have a midterm to take for my assistive technology class, but cannot seem to focus on studying with so much going on. I have lesson plans to write and things to complete for my teacher portfolio and not much time left to do so.
I spent last night sending out resumes and inquiries for summer jobs, instead of studying.
I know that if I can make it until the weekend, then I can reflect more and figure out what to do. I am a planner. (Michael says it is worrying, but I like to call it planning.) I will find a way through this.
I am disappointed that I will not be teaching summer school, due to some technicality in the district. My school has to find an ASD teacher, which is rare, to teach my class because of some red tape from the district. My school has guaranteed that I am coming back next year but cannot officially have me sign the contract til pre-planning in the fall.
Essentially, this means 2 months on only 1 income. No trip with the kids to Washington D.C. , Baltimore and to visit family over the summer.
My district may not cover my summer ESOL endorsement training and my assistive technology class which I have to complete before deadline as I have to be an active employee to be enrolled.
As of next week, I will be officially unemployed.
I was so aggravated yesterday watching this play out. I cannot say that my school did not fight hard to keep me on for the summer. They are as frustrated as I am.
I haven't yet begun to figure things out. I know that there are positives such as being able to be at home with the kids this summer. Unfortunately, that may be literally, at home with the kids instead of some of the things I wanted to do. I'll get to sleep in for as long as the kids will let me and to see more of Michael every morning (although he is in danger of me waking him up earlier).
This news has blindsided me in the middle of a busy week. I have a midterm to take for my assistive technology class, but cannot seem to focus on studying with so much going on. I have lesson plans to write and things to complete for my teacher portfolio and not much time left to do so.
I spent last night sending out resumes and inquiries for summer jobs, instead of studying.
I know that if I can make it until the weekend, then I can reflect more and figure out what to do. I am a planner. (Michael says it is worrying, but I like to call it planning.) I will find a way through this.
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