First day back....

     So, you would think one wouldn't complain about the job they have.  I can easily tell you how a much I love my job.  It's the best.  I love getting in front of kids and seeing them get the lesson I am teaching.  I love being silly, fun, serious, loving, caring....the list goes on and on.  

     There are things I hate about my job.  The politics.  I seriously get jealous when teacher friends, not in my district, have amazing experiences.  I guess the difference is that I work in a very needy urban district.  Our scores directly impact the money we get from the gov't.  We struggle to have kids perform to standard.  We work so hard, as teachers, to get it done. Really, really hard.  The district, blames us.  These kids don't perform, it's our fault.  

     They don't look deeper.  I read a FB post where a parent was astounded her son hadn't read more Caldecott and Newbury award books.  Why had the school failed him?  How dare we?  Well, we have a curriculum to follow.  We do introduce books.  We offer books, the school librarian offers books,we encourage reading outside of our curriculum.  But, it comes down to the PARENT.  Why didn't she introduce him to those books?  Why didn't she have those books available?  Why didn't she get her kid off her iPad/computer and make him read (I know this child socially to claim this)??  Why is she blaming me, the teacher?  Doesn't some of that responsibility fall on her?  According to my district, no.  

     The district comes down on me and nitpicks everything. These following remarks I have heard from my fellow teachers...

 Are You following the curriculum pathway?  Yes.  Why isn't in your lap?  (Negative mark). 

Why is the pathway on your lap? (Negative mark).  

You need to use your resources...here is a book and 30 page article you need to read by next week to improve...with no follow up.

Love how you use your data binder, can I use it to showcase at the next PD?  Then gives you a basic in it.  

I hate the nitpicking.  What I could accomplish wi out the politics.

6 years later?

Um, found out I have a blog...and it's 6 years old.  I know it's mine, it just another pathetic thing I start and then drop.  Such a shame.

Leah is going to be 9 next month, yes, I said 9.  Amazing.  Time flies when you have fun!  We added another child to the mix.  Evan.  He is FIVE!  Another reason you can see that I suck at keeping up at things.  

I also am a full time teacher now.  No longer a lowly day to day substitute.  I have taught Kindergarten, First, second...in that order.  That just hit me!  Huh!  Now I am going back to Kindergarten.  Not by choice.  I feel there is a reason I keep teaching the same grade level my own children are in.  I can connect easier to families when I say I am in your same situation!  

Soooo, other than that...I guess this is like a diary of sorts.  Enjoy!

It has bee a while.
You will have to excuse me...my dearest daughter has broke my letter betwee M & O. You should see some laughable posts.
I have recieved a summer job. I am a receptionist for a Rehab facility. 9/hour. Plus...I get paid weekly!
We leave Saturday for the beach. We are staying by Myrtle beach. We are leavig at 4 am! I guess that means we are up before that! I hope we have a good time.
I may have a opportuity to maybe have a interview with Upper St. Clair for teaching...I am praying for it! Wish me luck!
Leah as been tearing me apart with her daily dramatic events. These temper tantrums are freakin unbelievable! I guess its all apart of the upcoming terrible two's....UGH! She is some good birth control!

I was away for the weekend. My sister graduated college this weekend. I got very picture happy this weekend. I hope you enjoy these...who ever is out there reading this! I drove to MD and back. Brad and I are arguing due to the fact that he considers me mean. He wants nothing to do with me....I tried to pull outta him and ask him when he wants me to be around....he has no answer. It is so frustrating.

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband. He turns 28 today. A wonderful day to him!

You know, I was discussing this with a friend last night about the issue of the "idiots" on the road. Why is it when they run a stop sign/red light or cut me off and I react with a beep of the horn I get the finger? Not that I use the finger....but, wouldn't it be my place to place the anger on them and show it? Why on earth do I get the finger? YOU ALMOST HIT ME! I was legally driving and YOU ran the stop sign and nearly took ME out! AND YOU GIVE ME THE FINGER?! WHAT RIGHT DO YOU HAVE IN DOING THAT?! Grrrr.

Welcome to my blog.
This will be a mish-mash of things between family and I. I hope you enjoy.
I am a 28 yr old mom of a 19 month old and married to a good man. I am in the process of finding a job and losing weight. I hope to keep you so thrilled with my life.