Hiatus

Blogger Friends,
I've gone underground as I get settled in this new job and learn the ropes of a new school district and get to know some new kids.  It's all good but very demanding.  I am looking forward to kicking back this weekend and getting back to all of you!
All the best,
Sandy

Our World Tuesday: So Begins a New Chapter

From January 29, 2012

From January 29, 2012

From January 29, 2012

From January 29, 2012

I started my first full day on Topsail taking photos of familiar things even as I was thinking through the coming days of teaching a new curriculum in a new school in a new state and--most important--to new students. It is good, as I regroup, to take account of what is familiar and beloved as I take this leap forward. Before I hit the beach, I read students' essays on something they are proud of that was assigned to them last week (the semester started before I got here, and this was assigned to them by a different teacher). They are proud of themselves, their mothers and fathers, their siblings, or nothing at all, thank you very much and here's how I'm not proud in five brilliant paragraphs. Or one. Oops. I started my walk thinking about kids who are open and honest and vulnerable and ready to be liked and taught. I hope I live up to their expectations. 

 Our World Tuesday

Today's Flowers: Primrose

My boss gave me this primrose on my last day of work in Waterbury.  This was one of many very nice things that happened that day.  I loved my job in Waterbury and adored the kids in my care.  They rose to the challenges I presented them and were completely good 99 percent of the time.  They are completely good people with big hearts and open minds.  I loved Waterbury and it loved me back.  I am grateful.

Today's Flowers