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.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Open Mic
Well I would like to talk about expectations. As a teacher there are so many expectations. I f someone can give me pointers on staying grounded and not becoming overwhelmed I welcome it. It is getting down to the last three-four weeks of school and I am finding myself getting behind with checking papers, calling parents and other assignments I need to complete. I have gone through this for two years and do I know I will get through it. Also, what keeps me hopeful is the students. I really believe I am getting through to some of the students. When they stream into my room daily to just get a hug or tell me what happened to them the night before, I know I am making some difference. As for being overwhelmed I know I will get "through it" as I have done over the past two years.
Sandra, your post sounds so familiar. It has not been a year for me. I have come to realize that teaching is challenging, exhausting and one of the most exciting things I have every committed to. The expectations are overwhelming at times. The ray of light and hope are the students. Despite the few who just do not want to be in class period; the kids make it all worth it. I appreciated your honesty. Just remember, count it all joy and pray at all times. You will make it through. Happy Thanksgiving
ReplyDeleteSandra, I can relate to all of your challenges. I think that all of us have faced these same issues at one point in our career as a teacher. Every time I think that I have a handle on things there is always something else thrown my way. I have realized that you have to capitalize on your planning time as much as possible to stay ahead of the game. I have learned that being a teacher means that you have to switch hats on a minute by minute basis and you just have to trust that you are ready for whatever comes your way.
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