Well not really the end of time...but definitely a severe reduction in time.
Due to a colleague's required furlough, there was a need for a 6th grade history teacher. Well, guess who is qualified to teach the class, has experience teaching middle schoolers, and most importantly, just so happens to have the correct period free. That's right. ME!
After a weekend of feeling sorry for myself; and being a turd; and focusing on the negative aspects of this change; and being angry that I only had 2 days to prep for a new class; and after my loving wife telling me to stop being a baby; not to mention friends pointing out that this isn't a punishment...I am now happily teaching 6th grade history.
It's actually been a lot of fun to be teaching these kids. Since this is Justin's class, all the kids know me only as his dad...so there was a bit of apprehension on their part about what it would be like in my class. After the first class session, I think the tension melted away. They're a very bright group of students and are very interested in learning. Could it be any better?
Though this means that I now teach 5 completely different classes in a row, I believe and trust that the long days will be worth it and that God will be glorified in my weakness.
All that said, please pray for me....
Of course, also pray for all the kids in this class....some pictures for you.
Due to a colleague's required furlough, there was a need for a 6th grade history teacher. Well, guess who is qualified to teach the class, has experience teaching middle schoolers, and most importantly, just so happens to have the correct period free. That's right. ME!
After a weekend of feeling sorry for myself; and being a turd; and focusing on the negative aspects of this change; and being angry that I only had 2 days to prep for a new class; and after my loving wife telling me to stop being a baby; not to mention friends pointing out that this isn't a punishment...I am now happily teaching 6th grade history.
It's actually been a lot of fun to be teaching these kids. Since this is Justin's class, all the kids know me only as his dad...so there was a bit of apprehension on their part about what it would be like in my class. After the first class session, I think the tension melted away. They're a very bright group of students and are very interested in learning. Could it be any better?
Though this means that I now teach 5 completely different classes in a row, I believe and trust that the long days will be worth it and that God will be glorified in my weakness.
All that said, please pray for me....
Of course, also pray for all the kids in this class....some pictures for you.
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