You may be wondering how I am adjusting to my new teaching position at the high school level. I can honestly say that this has been one of THE most difficult transitional periods of my entire life.....
In the past three weeks, I started a new job. My husband started a new job. My eldest child headed off to college. My youngest son started high school AND my 90-year old father-in-law moved in with us. Can we say STRESS?????????
I have come to the conclusion that being a chorus teacher at the high school level is like running a small business. Most of your time is spent doing administrative tasks - organizing fundraisers, meeting with the booster organization, behind-the-scenes preparation for the Disney Candlelight Processional audition, receipting money, attending meetings of the Florida Vocal Association, making photocopies, creating "month-at-a-glance" calendars for 103 students, fitting concert uniforms, meeting with student officers, planning fall picnics.....and on.....and on....and on.
It has been quite an adjustment for me. It is probably a good thing that I am neurotically organized and extremely linear. I'm always thinking about things that are looming on the horizon. That makes it difficult to "live in the moment" on most days. With 222 students in your care, there is not much time for anything else.
I have greatly enjoyed a 3-day weekend. I allowed myself to sit by the pool for four hours on Saturday and swim in the ocean for several hours today. My work is done for the night and I must retire. My clock will awaken me at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow and I will begin the process all over again. Welcome to my world!
Until next time...
No comments:
Post a Comment