08/14/2010

A New Beginning

After a horribly negative year at the school where I've spent the past four years, I decided it was time to move on. I felt discouraged and powerless in a place that I had devoted so much time and energy to kids I deepy loved. My beliefs about effective teaching and successful schools did not match up with those of my administrators -- who made it known that we (the teachers) deserved no voice in decisions that directly impacted our students. For all of these reasons, I found a new job in another Title 1 school in my district. It has been frightening, thrilling, and overwhelming all at the same time. A new beginning.

I'm now the Special Education inclusion teacher at a  K-5 elementary school. I feel like a new teacher all over again! It's a very different world and it's taking me time to get used to my new responsibilities and expectations. Overall, though, I feel empowered and encouraged. There is a positive culture in the school that makes sure teachers feel supported -- so they can use their skills to help their students learn.

I have a lot to learn, but I'm excited to start this new journey. Here we go!

Aug 14, 2010 1:22:19 PM | High Needs Schools, Students, students, students, The Teaching Life

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Taylor - so, so good to see you writing again. Please share your new journey with us! - John

Posted by: teachingquality | 08/18/2010 at 10:30 AM

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