This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Saturday, September 29, 2007
What a crazy week!
What a week! I had have had many "first" this week. I scheduled my first blood drive, turned in grades for progress reports, met with the lead teacher over IEP's and special ed., Had to turn in forms that I am still trying to figure out what they were, nominate a student for the 'Leader of the Pack" award and got talked too like a piece of dirt by another teacher. Both of my children had special activities every day and we found out my husbands aunt has an aggressive form of lung cancer. I am so glad this week is over. This is the first week I have questioned if I made the right choice regarding teaching. But I have to admit, I'm really enjoying my students. I just need to learn all the other "stuff" regarding modifications, IEP's and correct paperwork. A new teacher is truly sent into the classroom and expected to function fully with minimal direction from the school . I'm so thankful for NTI. I hope next week will be better...
I know the feeling. I found out you have to continue to ask questions until you get the information you need. Sometimes we do not know what questions to ask and others will assume these are the things we should already know. I guess sometime people think knowledge is gained through " osmosis ". Continue to ask questions in order to do what you have to do.Pray for the teacher who wasn't nice. Keep your head up .
ReplyDeleteJulia
I am amazed at your positive attitude even though all these pressures are on you. I think a little muddling through learning these new procedures is probably more the norm. The learning curve on this profession is immense. I have been lucky that my administration is tolerant and helpful. I think I put more pressure on myself in the beginning by trying to figure it out on my own.
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well with your aunt.
Garyb
Esther,
ReplyDeleteKeep your head up. Remember, the first year is the hardest. You are doing an AWESOME job teaching these young minds. You inspire me to do better and I hope that things will get better for you. Just keep your faith and remember your creator and thank Him for everything. I'll be praying for you as well. As far as the mean teacher, just pretend it was a mean doctor. You know how to handle them!!