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.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Learning and thankful, but tired
Wow! What a busy nine weeks. I have learned so much from NTI and this class, but I am tired. The five weeks we spent driving four hours a day in the summer and now trying to keep up with this class, has really made for an exhausting first nine weeks. In addition to the rigorous demands of this course, teaching, skills student organization, and just being a dad and husband, is a lot. Don't get ,me wrong, I do not regret the classes because the friendships as well as the learning that has taken place has been a valuable experience. I am hoping for a nice long and peaceful Christmas break. It will be here before you know it, we are already a quarter of the way into the year.
Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I have never worked so hard in my entire life. Between going to school, teaching, and coaching--I am worn out. When I was working in the school as a School Resource Officer, I used to look at teachers and think, I can do that job and be off in the summers. My wife always said it isn't as easy as you think it is...boy, was I mistaken. This is the hardest job ever--dodging bullets was much easier and believe it or not, a lot less stressful. I realize teachers need multiple breaks to keep them from quitting. It is a very rewarding job, but man, it is tough. Hang in there, Christmas will be here before you know it!
JT
You hit the nail on the head. We have so much to appreciate in our lives. From a career standpoint, each one of us is lucky to forge on another career path- all made possible by NTI. We have to wear many hats every day. Some hats fit better than others. I have learned one thing in the past year as a new teacher and NTI student, husband, father, coach- strive for and enjoy the small victories you achieve. We get caught up in the grand scheme of things. Those small victories go unnoticed amid our hectic schedules. Find a small victory to cherish at the end of your day, and have that “win” propel you into tomorrow. (I didn’t mean to sound like a self-help guru, but a little NTI soup for the soul never hurt anyone. I’m counting the days until winter break, too.)
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