Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thankful

I have spent some time wondering how I came to be in my new position. It started as a favor, went to part time, to being offered a full time position where I presently reside. It was quite a sequence of events, my wife feels it was a calling. I must admit there certainly was a driving force. I had considered a change in field, but had not considered this one. The challenge, and change of mindset has been huge. I am enjoying the change dispite the long hours, the rewards are not as obvious, but require a different scale to measure them. I am truly blessed to have a staff at school such as I do, a family that is supportive, and of course good friends. I am also fortunate to have a support group in all of you. Knowing that you have seen it through, gives others such as myself strength that I too will succeed. This is a whole new world, so much planning to do with so little in our tool bags. It does seem that practice and time heals our shortfalls. I hope all enjoy their holidays, and that we all continue to be blessed. Those that receive great support, and those that do not may find it somewhere. Happy holidays, Ken

2 comments:

  1. I have also spent some time thinking about the total change this past year in our lives and careers. You go for years without making those life changing moments, and when it happens you wonder why. The why has me puzzled. It came from the same source as yours, from Someone who guides our fates. Read my post and you will get some idea of the support team behind my change and thanksgiving. I have celebrated several Thanksgivings already this year. You and I are on the same track. the similarities are amazing.

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  2. We have similarities in classroom management issues and how we came in to our positions. I have enjoyed going to NTI with other teachers that are teaching my same subject. It helps to have people that are struggling with the same things, and also to bounce ideas off of for lesson plans and labs activities. I hope your holiday was good, and you enjoyed your time off from school!! Happy Thanksgiving.

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