So our teachers didn't find out until Friday whether they would have jobs or not, which was hard, and then when they did find out, it was even harder. The teacher I work with most is safe, as are all the other first year teachers. The bad news was that my daughter's teacher is not having her contract renewed. We are shocked. The only way I can make any sense out of it is that she has not been there long enough to need an explanation as to why she was non-renewed, and that she has a masters degree and is therefore more expensive. I feel so badly for her. It does not seem fair or right, and I don't understand how or why they made this decision. I'm glad I didn't have to make it, but I don't envy our new principal having to deal with it.
News about my job will have to wait a bit, but I'm not worried. I cannot stay in my job next year unless I am unable to find a general special education teaching job. But I suspect that the position I have right now will be cut in half. We shall see. Now I have to go update my resume and write a cover letter to state my interest in any positions that might end up open at my school.
The saddest part of today was saying goodbye to my dear friend. She and her family are moving to California for at least two years. Her oldest is almost to my chin now, though she is the same age (actually 6 months younger!) than my daughter. It doesn't seem possible I met her mom almost 10 years ago! Little Bug was just a baby and she was pregnant with her first. We were friends immediately, and we have so much in common. I will miss being able to see her when I want, and our girls' nights out with Danielle. I know we can call each other and email, but that three hour time difference is sometimes a pain!
All this makes for a restless me. Jobs, friends, house waiting to be sold....ugh. Give me patience, Lord!
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