I had an interview with a school in a different district than my focus has been. I didn't get the job. BUT, I learned somethings about teaching and me. First of all, I feel really out of it when it comes to providing answers about teaching in the classroom. It feels so long ago. I walked away from the interview with a good feeling, but also this "What am I doing! I know nothing. I didn't answer those questions very well." feeling. But, I guess I did okay. The principal told me that I was in the top 5, and he also told me he would be willing to recomend me to the principals in the district as a possible canidate for any postions. He also told me of two schools that were hiring and gave me contact info. Next thing I learned, I deserve a second chance. It was the principal who really made me feel this way. I was talking to him and he asked about my non-renewal and then he mentioned that sometimes you just need to start over. Even when he called to tell me I wasn't chosen for the postion he still had this attitude of you can do this. Even with the bumps that come along from disappointments, I can do this. So, I am still looking for a teaching job. I have been praying all week that Heavenly Father will point me the way I need to go. I know Heavenly Father's plan is perfect. I also know that I just need to trust in it. However I still feel lost. I don't know what step to take next. I don't feel like I really know where to go from here. I guess I will just continue to move forward. I will continue to pray that His will be done and not mine.
2 Nephi 4:34
O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm.
(Why didn't I listen to Pres. Bulloch and memorize this scripture 6 months ago?)
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Ramblings
Some exciting things are happening. I have a screening interview with a district somewhat close by. Sometimes when I tell people that I am interviewing with that district they say, "That is so far away." It is only 30 minutes from my house the opposite direction from where I live. It may be time for me to leave this part of the valley and find a new set of friends and learn and grow and change in a new way. OR it may be time for me to get a teaching job in the district I grew up in. I contacted them a few weeks ago and they had me write a letter explaining some of the things that happened when I was teaching and what has changed since then. I just got word that I can apply for a job with them. Then I have a little more waiting. I know the Lord has a plan. And honestly, either of these districts would be a great place for me to continue my career. And if I can get interviews with other school districts they would be great places for me also. I just have to continue moving forward and doing the best I can to not be the liability I am on paper. I have to show those who will be interviewing me that I can be the teacher they need in their district/school. I know I can do it. I am trying my best to move forward and to take the steps necessary to become an educator again.
Oh! That reminds me. I am working part time at a grocery store. . . it is the store I worked at while I was going through college. Anyway, they are going through major renovations/remodel. I always work the night shift and that is when A LOT of the work is getting finished. I've gotten to know the construction workers a little bit in the last 4 weeks or so. I was talking to one of them who said that the business will pick up for a few months and then we will be busy after the remodel. I said, "good just in time for me to leave." He looked really confused. I explained that I am looking for a job etc. Then the night supervisor came through and we were talking and I said something about a leaving pretty soon after everything is finished. And he just gave me a look and I said, "I don't want to do this forever." He laughed and we talked for a few more minutes about other things. I know what I want to do. I just keep praying that it is what the Lord wants me to do. I just need to keep moving forward and doing my part and everything will work out.
Last bit of news. . . I'm going back to New York in July. I CAN'T WAIT!
Oh! That reminds me. I am working part time at a grocery store. . . it is the store I worked at while I was going through college. Anyway, they are going through major renovations/remodel. I always work the night shift and that is when A LOT of the work is getting finished. I've gotten to know the construction workers a little bit in the last 4 weeks or so. I was talking to one of them who said that the business will pick up for a few months and then we will be busy after the remodel. I said, "good just in time for me to leave." He looked really confused. I explained that I am looking for a job etc. Then the night supervisor came through and we were talking and I said something about a leaving pretty soon after everything is finished. And he just gave me a look and I said, "I don't want to do this forever." He laughed and we talked for a few more minutes about other things. I know what I want to do. I just keep praying that it is what the Lord wants me to do. I just need to keep moving forward and doing my part and everything will work out.
Last bit of news. . . I'm going back to New York in July. I CAN'T WAIT!
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