7 Weeks In

I have been a teacher for 7 weeks. Perhaps that is enough of an explanation of why I have not been blogging much recently, perhaps not. These last 7 weeks have at times felt like a year has gone by and other times it feels as though seconds have past. I have not had enough time to do anything, yet I have accomplished so much.

A few highlights:

1. I am seen as a colleague and an expert. I do not feel as though I have enough skills and to be considered the first let alone the second. But, it does feel good knowing that my opinions are respected and valued.

2. Nathan and I moved - again. But, I no longer commute an hour and 20 each way. Now I drive 10 minutes each way! The house, while still a little chaotic feels like a home. Which is good because I had to give up my MN driver's license and that did not feel good.

3. Some students hate me and others love me. Yes it's a highlight to have students dislike you for making them work. It is school and students should be working, learning. It is my goal every day to make learning meaningful and relevant, but sometimes that means doing a few unpleasant tasks. The students who say "good morning" and ask me how I am doing make me want to come back everyday and teach.

My desk - classroom photos will have to follow!