Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Welcome back Kotter , I mean Kathy..

    Today, almost two weeks after surgery, I decided to head back to the classroom for my last week.
  I couldn't do much but sit for several hours, but I felt so comfortable there. The hugs were the best part. Then I found out that the principal along with many others in our school district had been given their pink slips. After the rearranging of schools some of them will have their jobs back. And so I will have a teaching degree in the most competitive teaching market Tucson has seen in years. I feel so blessed to already have jobs lined up for the summer and possibly fall. The resumes are flying. Still, absolutely no regrets about the career choice. It is rewarding when you remain focused on the importance of each student. This journey has been a road of faith and following the whisperings of the Holy Spirit.  It is no coincidence that I am receiving my diploma at this time in my life. Once again, good timing Heavenly Father. How did you know?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Where's Kathy?

For my 5 followers....you may be wondering where I've been? Well, I have been exhausted. After a day with second graders I get to come home and tend my sweet grandbaby. She is awesome and we have a lot of fun together but I am so tired afterward. If I sit down, it's over. And so the blog must wait.
I have been enjoying my student teaching like crazy. I am just a few days short of finishing it. I have been filling out graduation applications and tying up lose ends in regards to that great event. Oh and having some procedures. So, the time escapes to update the blog.
The experience of education has been wonderful. Not sure how I did it. I should say "we" did it. Because, in fact, it was a big bunch of great people who helped me do it. Most of all, my family. Thanks everyone.(It takes a village to raise a 45 year old.)  Especially Mom, who is my biggest cheerleader and always pushes me to improve and learn more. That's what moms are for.
And so this is short. I should be more diligent in the next few weeks. I've missed you, little blog.