Happy New Year!
This is going to be a good year....I know it. I love even years,...I don't know why, they just feel better. Is that weird? It might be, but then again, I'm weird. =)
2011 for me was one of my best and worst years. Worst part? Losing a job I loved, leaving students that trusted me, and leaving co-workers that were family. No one (unless you go through it) will ever understand what losing a job will do to a person. I had to do a lot of soul searching to realize that all of this change was happening for a reason, and although that reason still doesn't seem too clear, I know the change was what I needed.
Best part? Having one of my best years teaching (ironic, I know). After being asked to teach and write an AP Language and Composition course from scratch I was petrified. I had no idea where to start when it came to picking textbooks, novels, excerpts, etc. I turned to some of the most inspirational co-workers that I have ever had the pleasure of working with when living in Florida. These women are amazing and a true inspiration. They put up with my endless questions and theories, and helped pave the way to a successful start of a brand new class. I love a good challenge, and I found myself growing, changing, and learning more as each day passed. My students that year were exceptional and amazing, (I really don't know how I lucked out). The end result? A phenomenal pass rate. I couldn't have been happier with the results. It was the first year of my teaching career where I really had to stretch and grow, and re-learn how to learn using all new, challenging material. Seriously, best feeling in the world.
2011 was a rough year. Without getting into more stuff that will make me cry, I am glad to see 2011 go on it's way, stuffed away forever.
I welcome 2012 with open arms, mind, and heart.
2011 for me was one of my best and worst years. Worst part? Losing a job I loved, leaving students that trusted me, and leaving co-workers that were family. No one (unless you go through it) will ever understand what losing a job will do to a person. I had to do a lot of soul searching to realize that all of this change was happening for a reason, and although that reason still doesn't seem too clear, I know the change was what I needed.
Best part? Having one of my best years teaching (ironic, I know). After being asked to teach and write an AP Language and Composition course from scratch I was petrified. I had no idea where to start when it came to picking textbooks, novels, excerpts, etc. I turned to some of the most inspirational co-workers that I have ever had the pleasure of working with when living in Florida. These women are amazing and a true inspiration. They put up with my endless questions and theories, and helped pave the way to a successful start of a brand new class. I love a good challenge, and I found myself growing, changing, and learning more as each day passed. My students that year were exceptional and amazing, (I really don't know how I lucked out). The end result? A phenomenal pass rate. I couldn't have been happier with the results. It was the first year of my teaching career where I really had to stretch and grow, and re-learn how to learn using all new, challenging material. Seriously, best feeling in the world.
2011 was a rough year. Without getting into more stuff that will make me cry, I am glad to see 2011 go on it's way, stuffed away forever.
I welcome 2012 with open arms, mind, and heart.
So what am I looking forward to in 2012?
Love
Family
Laughter
Little Things
Making Memories
Date nights with the hubby
Pinterest Projects
Photography
Relaxation
Reading
Food
Fun
Here are a few of the phrases I will promise to live by in 2012
Happy New Year!!
Love
Family
Laughter
Little Things
Making Memories
Date nights with the hubby
Pinterest Projects
Photography
Relaxation
Reading
Food
Fun
Here are a few of the phrases I will promise to live by in 2012
Happy New Year!!
