One of those weeks...

This has been one of those weeks that you look on and wonder, "Did I really do all of THAT?!?"

Monday, I shadowed the teacher for my new long term sub assignment.  I got a surprise call last week that a high school special needs class needed an immediate long term sub; was I interested?  I had worked in this class before and I know the special issues these kiddoes need, so I said yes.  Friday and Monday, I followed the teacher, taking numerous notes, getting my class schedule in order, learning more about IEP information needed, and working with the students.  I am so excited about this classroom!

Tuesday, I took off work.  I had lunch with my cousin, Joyce, and my great aunt, Elva.  Ginger Sue's...MMMMmmmmmmm!  Lisa brought the two youngest kiddoes in, and I got to see how adorable they are.  After that, I left for the Drury Inn by the sports stadiums, so I could be close to the testing center, and have a few QUIET, uninterrupted hours of STUDY.  Why?......

Wednesday was my English Language Arts certification exam.  It's reportedly the hardest exam in the ABCTE certification process.  Considering the year we've had, and the months spent away from studying while Darren was so sick, I honestly thought I was going to bomb the test.  Imagine my surprise when I saw my score! No...I didn't pass, but I came VERY CLOSE to passing!  I've started this new position, which will last until December, so I don't plan on taking the repeat until January or February. I did find out I need to become really good friends with Mr. Cliff and Mr. Sparks, though!

I started my position today, and I think it's a good fit.  I'm excited about some of the education objectives I'm planning to reach.  There are a few glitches here and there, but all in all, I'm pleased with the flow of the class, and the lessons.  I think I'll be more on my game tomorrow, and it should just improve from this point forward.

So here I sit tonight, basking in the successes of the week.  I've read my Bible daily.  I've nearly passed a difficult test. I began wok in a position that, a year ago, I would have had no chance to get. And I've enjoyed my family.

Life's so grand!

 

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