tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post1621400404932149058..comments2024-03-23T11:20:00.742+00:00Comments on dripping with passion: eighth grade!charity eyre wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12497155833888120008noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-64153229110518959102014-03-25T23:19:11.749+00:002014-03-25T23:19:11.749+00:00Random comment from a total stranger (but former b...Random comment from a total stranger (but former bunk-mate with Sarah McConkie in London, so there's that wonderful connection): I am a (currently "retired") middle school teacher myself and my first year was very similar to what you are describing as I had five totally separate classes to prepare for every day, and I am in a similar demographic (Alameda, at the time--which is right next to Oakland). This job will be very, very hard and just know that that doesn't mean that you are any short of amazing at what you do and what you are providing for these students. I felt like I was a step away from insane 90% of that first year--the stress will do crazy things to your body, mind, and spirit. I personally gained 10 + lbs, from sheer stress alone and almost committed myself to an insane asylum multiple times. But it will be worlds better the year after that. Teaching is exhausting in ways no one understands unless they do it. And teaching in the way you are, and to the students you teach (however lovely many of them may be) is over-the-top challenging even for the best of them. "Keep on swimming" and forgive yourself for hating this job on the days you do (might be most of the time) and keep sight that the most important thing these students can take away from you is not your amazing lesson plans, but is your love for them. (Also, I must add that teaching is acting--you pretend you aren't mad when you're irate, you pretend you're confident when you're anything but, you pretend you're upset and stern when you want to laugh, you pretend those kids with full back tattoos don't intimidate you when they do, etc.) I know you don't need any advice, but in case you face the I-think-I-might-die-this-job-is-so-hard periods, just know that you are not alone and be OK with those feelings and keep the eye on the prize, which is staying sane and loving those kids who need it desperately. At the end of the day, nothing else matters. Oh, and if you need lesson plans email me! Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580995937593967866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-85387288358431656102014-03-23T06:27:50.466+00:002014-03-23T06:27:50.466+00:00Hi Charity,
It's Sunday, March 23rd here in th...Hi Charity,<br />It's Sunday, March 23rd here in the UK. I just wanted to wish you the best of luck for your new job.<br /><br />I know you'll be a brill teacher & the pupils/students will love you.<br /><br />Have a great week:)<br />Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08572639959149566729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-37386650152131379072014-03-15T13:45:27.421+00:002014-03-15T13:45:27.421+00:00Is is the great north wind that made the vikings. ...Is is the great north wind that made the vikings. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-88555516543640636782014-03-13T00:21:23.345+00:002014-03-13T00:21:23.345+00:00Oh man I LOVED the video. What darling kids! I...Oh man I LOVED the video. What darling kids! I'm sure they chose the cream of the crop to make it and there may just be a few problems but WOW! This is going to be a fabulous opportunity to use your extraordinary gifts to raise these kids to a new level! <br /><br />You are perfect for the job! Hard IS good! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082310018885505399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-35729748021784949192014-03-12T18:46:54.861+00:002014-03-12T18:46:54.861+00:00Exciting! Teaching is one of the hardest jobs as ...Exciting! Teaching is one of the hardest jobs as well as one of the most rewarding. Good luck! You are going to be great! Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836965945556183664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5168799841998271534.post-29954135674092693702014-03-12T16:01:33.856+00:002014-03-12T16:01:33.856+00:00You will be a fabulous teacher. Those kids are so...You will be a fabulous teacher. Those kids are so lucky to have you. Good luck in this next adventure!donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18269622935844125303noreply@blogger.com