I've always wanted to be one of those teachers like I read about in the newspaper. You know the ones I mean. The ones who work three hours a day, six months of the year, and then do nothing but collect big fat paychecks the rest of the year. Wouldn't that be great?
I don't believe there are ANY teachers who do that. Granted, some are better at fitting all of their tasks into their 7-hour contractual school day. I'm definitely not like that. I get to work about twenty minutes early (I would be earlier but my daughter likes to sleep as late as possible on school days), just enough time to straighten my desks since the custodian has plenty of other tasks in his work day, too. I meet with colleagues during most of my prep periods, although we sometimes spend the time chatting over the copier more than creating new engaging lessons. I stay an hour after school ends to do paperwork and call parents, and usually wind up doing some professional reading, researching, or creating after dinner.
But the summer? That's the time for ME. Yeah, right. I'm sure most teachers spend some time thinking about the upcoming school year, reflecting on the positives of the previous year and planning interesting learning experiences for the next year. I've spent a lot of the last few summers addicted to pinterest. And this summer I've decided I have enough knowledge, experience, and expertise that I need to share it. Somehow. So that's what I'm going to be doing for the next few weeks. Sharing. Because I have a lot to offer.
And with a blog, if no one cares what I have to say, at least I can still say it.
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