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FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!

Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?

Friday, February 16, 2007

Jack of all trades or Master of some.

Last year when several vocation teachers at my school were selected to go to CDL training I didn’t have a clue how it would impact my routine as a teacher but I went anyway. Turns out I became the designated emergency school bus driver for all school activities. My driving schedule has been flexible, but sometimes impromptu with little notice given. I see it as just another job in the world wide world of teaching. Why complain, I’m already a teacher, parent, mentor, club advisor, baby-sitter, security officer,lunch monitor, technical support specialist just to name a few. But I must say, I have had some positive experiences driving for our teachers and students during various competitions and activities. My latest experience was driving for the Voca club for their regional competition where they took home four first places spots and qualified for the State finals. Watching our students compete in extracurricular activities has given me a broader perspective of how some students function outside the classroom. Driving bus for the school has also given me the opportunity to build relationships with peers and students that I would not probably have experienced otherwise during a regular school day. It has been refreshing to see students making great strives despite the negative rap sometimes portrayed by the media. My new job (driver) continues to allow me to grow and have a great teaching experience on and off the bus.

4 comments:

Lin W. said...

You are right! This new job skill just adds to your quality of life!You have embraced this opportunity like the professional you are!

Natalie said...

It is fun to create relationships with the students outside of the classroom. I always feel good when I get a happy greeting from a student as they are walking down the hall. Always stay positive and remember that you are a good role model even when you are a bus driver. Keep up the good work!!

Jessie H said...

Wow! Did you have to receive special training to learn how to drive a bus? You have such a wonderful attitude about being given this, uh, additional position at your school. I'm impressed with the way you've turned something unexpected into a positive. I'm sure the students enjoy seeing you at their events!

bigdog said...

Bus Driver, many teachers call it their parttime job. We have or had teachers driving routes making 100.00 a day and driving every day. I wanted to take advantage myself but my dmv was blemished. Big Dog has heavy foot.good luck with it.