New Beginnings

We all know that times are tough. Well in December, Boston Public Schools announced its planned layoffs. I, being who I am, got started with yet another job search. Really, you'd think that I have this down. But I am really tired of having to keep moving schools! Anyhow, I put my resume out there and began the battle of convincing people to hire me. I concentrated on the charter schools in and around Boston. I like what charter schools can offer me as a teacher. I interviewed at another KIPP school and at Boston Collegiate. Both are amazing schools, but I think I'm done with KIPP for a while. SO, I set my sights on Boston Collegiate. I had an initial phone interview, a three hour school visit and interview, the middle and high school principals came to watch me teach, and ended with yet another interview. I am so very happy to announce that my contract is signed, sealed, and delivered!! I will be teaching 5th grade social studies next year at one of the top charter schools in the state. They have been the number one school in the state for 3 years running for state testing! It's similar to what I did with KIPP. I'll be at work at 7:30, advisory group until 8:30, 4 one-hour long classes throughout the day, tutoring after school a couple of days a week, and normal teaching duties. I am very excited to be part of a team again!!!