How nice it is to be back teaching, and to love what I do again. I'm not sure what happened last year. Certainly some wiring had malfunctioned. Perhaps I had to go dormant for a year to stir up new growth. As it is, I feel renewed. There is a sense of urgency at school, and a sense of focus. Although I dislike the formulaic way I have to teach ACT prep, I am beginning to realize how much better at the technical part of my chosen field it is going to make me. I took the practice ACT right along with my students and because of that, I am right there in the trenches with them.
My AP kids are so much fun to teach, and so much fun to challenge. We have already had amazing discussions on Job, Vietnam, and "Holy Moly" they even recognized Hamlet in Pirates of the Carribean. My regular seniors are up for anything. I'm proud of them for staying focused and determined to follow through.
It feels like its going to be a good year.
My AP kids are so much fun to teach, and so much fun to challenge. We have already had amazing discussions on Job, Vietnam, and "Holy Moly" they even recognized Hamlet in Pirates of the Carribean. My regular seniors are up for anything. I'm proud of them for staying focused and determined to follow through.
It feels like its going to be a good year.