Another Reason I Am Happy

I read the new class the riot act about cell phones and then caught a boy texting.  I got "Sorry, Mam" and he quickly put it away.  Everyone snickered at him for breaking the rule.  (These students usually don't break any rules.)  And, then, my phone rang.

I almost never get calls.  I was away two weeks and had a total of three messages waiting when I got home, so my phone ringing is not usually something I think about.  But, I leave it on because I worry about my dad and want to be in contact with him always.

I apologized to the class, explained my reason for having and answering the call.  They were sweet.  They said I was the teacher and didn't owe them any explanations.  I said I did.  There shouldn't be two sets of rules.  They then decided I was a cool teacher and they were happy to be where they were.

My New Job

It was love at first sight.  I knew, driving up, before I even set foot on campus that this was a place I wanted to work.  And then, when I learned more about the school, the administration, the other staff members and the students, I knew I was in the right place.

Even the long, orientation day was not so bad.  They fed us well.  Pictured above is the view outside the window during the talks.  The school hot shots talked to us, not at us.  Everyone was engaging while explaining the different programs.  The president of the school walked around meeting each and every new teacher.

I wasn't ready to retire.  I just couldn't take the BS that went with working in a high school anymore.  I was depressed about leaving, not willing to spend my days playing bridge and going to lunch.  The place I will now be working is ranked in the top 20 by many respected institutions.  One place even has it ranked # 6. I'm respected and appreciated and look forward to beginning classes next week.

More photos of this great place here on Facebook.