I am super excited to teach Social Studies again- it has been forever since I have gotten to teach- what I actually went to school for; however, I am going to be teaching classes I have never taught before-so I plan to learn just as much as the students throughout the year. I have been assigned a 12th grade Government/Economics course- which will be really fun- considering that it is an election year. I am excited to hear the viewpoints of students and have them engage in some debates on current events throughout the year. In addition, I am also teaching two half year 10th grade electives - the first is called the Lost Culture - which is all about Native American History - which is the one I need to do a lot of research on, not only have I never taught it, but I have never taken a full course on it either. But- I am excited to learn, and expand my knowledge of the many cultures that still exist within the United States today- as well as take a historical look at the various Native American cultures. The other elective, that I have been assigned, is called The Great War - which is focused on World War I - which I cannot wait to teach; however, I will have to wait until January to get started on that - as it is a half year course.
I know I was looking for a full time position- but I realized that I am very happy with a part time position- it still allows me plently of time to work at the learning center - and will also help me ease back into the classroom. It also gives me some time off mid-afternoon between jobs to take that adorable pup of mine on some afternoon walks.
What is the biggest challenge in starting on this new path? - I would say not heading to work in the morning in my yoga pants- but somehow I think I will manage.
Just a picture from the Aruba files - to remind myself that it is still in fact summer- if only for a few more short days. |