I’ve spent forEVER working for this, and FINALLY things are starting to fall into place! The past 4 years have consisted of working by butt off for little or no pay, so I feel like this is LONG overdue…

I start THURSDAY teaching 10th grade World Lit at a charter school just a little south of Atlanta. I’m actually freaking out a little because I have absolutely no time to prepare for this… the rest of today will be spent writing a letter to the parents and prepping a classroom management plan. Tomorrow, I’ll go speak to the current long-term sub, and plan out the rest of the week. Then Thursday, it’s day 1 with my new classes!

I already met some of the kids, because during part of the interview process, I came in to teach their classes while being observed by the principals. The kids I met were awesome, and since it’s a charter school, the class sizes are just 15-20 students. (ROCK!) I will be the only 10th grade English teacher in the school, which is both scary and exciting. That means I’ll have a lot of freedom with planning, but no support from other teachers. The parents are required to do 20 hours of volunteer work each month, which means I can solicit them to help out with activities and field trips! Also, it’s a year-round school, which means lots of shorter periodic breaks instead of a 2 month stretch of summer.

I am both beyond excited, and also terrified. The pressure is making me feel kinda sick right now, but I know that once I get started, I will love it. I’m also stressed about my living situation- I need to find an apartment in Atlanta ASAP. I’ve called a few friends, but I might end up having to fork up the cash for a 1 BR for the time being. I can’t wait to live in the city again! I have so missed it!

YAY!