My first day on the job as an Elementary Specialist

[Elf Mommy]

Even though I don't technically begin my new position until next Monday, the 19th. My new boss requested that I be at 2 full-day meetings this week (today and Friday).

So, today I get to meet my new set of coworkers. Some of them I already know, but some will be new, too.

I'm a lil' nervous.

Wish me luck!!!

 

[Pipp]

sas

 

[cheryl]

Good luck!!

 

[Elf Mommy]

Thanks, Sas! I really appreciate it!

I made everyone at home sick, so my send-off committee is all in bed coughing and sneezing this morning. ...sigh

 

[slavetoabunny]

Good luck Minda! You'll do great.

 

[kirsterz09]

good luck :goodluck

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

:goodluck:

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!

 

[Elf Mommy]

Well it went pretty well! There were 60 people there and I knew at least 20 of them. Some of the others knew me, too. Next meeting is on Friday. Thank you all for the well wishes!!!

 

[paul2641]

We know you will do great Midna, Hopefully you enjoy yourself.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Glad to hear the meeting went well! Starting a new job is always nerve wracking. Are you excited?

 

[Elf Mommy]

I am excited. I did have a moment of realization, though...

I'm going to the 3rd floor. This is the curriculum level of the school board building. I'll really be working with the movers and shakers. People who write what is going on (or should be going on) in the classroom as far as teaching.

It's a specialist position. It's more than what I did before. It's higher up on the totem pole. I'll be interacting with more academic leaders in our school system on a daily basis than I ever have before.

When I talked with some of my former coworkers at the meeting on Monday, they raised their eyebrows when I answered them as to where my office will be located (well, cubicle, not office). They are housed in schools and buildings around the district, not at the district office itself. It made me wonder if perhaps they are jealous of where I am going, after having taken a 2+ year step back into the classroom.

In some ways, going back into the classroom could be considered "a step down." In my case, I really want to believe that it was a way for me to re-center myself, and get familiar with the elementary curriculum in my school district.

I took a break from the bureaucracy, and now I'm diving back in, head first. I'm going to take a little time, and then start my masters degree. Maybe even start it this fall. My plan is to eventually go into school administration.

That was a long answer to your question, wasn't it? LOL Well...hey...thinking it through is good for me Thanks!

 

[paul2641]

I'm glad your life is smooth sailing, and lets hope it continues to go that way.

 

[hartleybun]

:bunnydance::highfive:glad to read it's going well - remember to enjoy it!

 

[Elf Mommy]

The faculty held a good luck, send-off party for me today. Here are the messages in my card:

• Working with you over the past year and a half has been great! Thanks for all the awesome things you have done for our school and students!
• I still say no you can't go! But downtown is darn lucky to have you!
• You will be missed, but also happy for you and your new position. You are a wonderful teacher and Mom-all of your students have been fortunate to have had you.
• Your leaving is a huge loss for CRES! We will all miss your warmth, knowledge and helpfulness. Downtown is lucky to get you!! Miss you already!
• We'll miss you! Best wishes on your new journey!
• I am sad to see you leave. You are a great reading teacher. I wish you success and happiness with your new position.
• I've been so lucky to have had the opportunity to team teach with you. I'll miss you!
• I hope you are very happy
• I will miss you! Best of luck
• We will miss you
• You will be missed!
• Best of luck
• You will truly be missed
• Good luck and Best Wishes!
• We will miss you!
• Congrats on the new job! You'll be missed!
• Good luck. I know you will do great!
• You will be truly missed. God Bless.
• Best Wishes
• Good Luck! You will be missed much!
• You will be missed!
• Good Luck and I wish you the best.
• Good Luck!
• You will be missed at CRES
• We will miss you! Good LUck!
• We'll miss you!
• I wish you the very best and may God Bless you and your family.

I feel loved. They also gave me a $75 gift card to Michael's Craft Store. Do they know me or what?

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

That was really nice of them.

 

[Pipp]

Okay, it's almost been a month, how is it going? (Other than I imagine crazy-busy given the season!)

Answer at your leisure. (Leisure? What leisure?)




sas :biggrin2:

 

[Elf Mommy]

Wow! Didn't even notice this...flew right by. The new job is intense. Lots of huge projects and also times when we have to drop everything and complete something else essential, due yesterday. I'm thrilled that I'm living up to their expectations, but generally drained by the end of the day. Yesterday I went to bed at 8. I definitely can't say that I'm settled in, yet.

Thanks for asking!!!