Why the Attitude problem you ask? Due to budget constraints my school has decided to take the Language Arts position and the Social Studies position and combine them into one job called humanities. So, by my calculations that means that many teachers will be displaced. Possibly even me.
I drove to school today with a little extra anticipation. You see, we are to have an email in our inbox by 8am. This email is to tell everyone where they are teaching next year. So, of course as I arrived I was anxious to get to my classroom and my computer.
Well, here comes the attitude part. After teaching American history now for 10 years, I have big changes in store for me. In turns out that only Language Arts endorsed teachers are getting the humanities jobs no matter how long you've worked in the district. So what am I going to teach next year you wonder? (drum roll) I am now an 8th grade science teacher. Having never taught science before I find this a strange placement.
There are a lot of teachers in the building that are displaced and some who are looking for work elsewhere. I need to keep in mind that I am lucky to have a job. That when a door closes another one opens. Hard to think right now that that door doesn't open to the great abyss. Over time I will get used to the idea. I'll have to spend my time over the summer studying, and coming into the school to get my class ready, and I'll be fine.
I am powerless to what happens to me but I am in control of my attitude. Now more than ever I need to remember that.
Thanks for letting me vent
CGN John
Right with you on the dealing with changes. Life is constantly changing, whether we like it or not.
ReplyDeleteGood job on keeping a positive attitude. It's not easy, but it does make life easier and more enjoyable when you look at it that way.
And I'm sure if you keep up your enthusiasm teaching science like you do in BB class, the kids'll love ya.