I am super excited right now and so thankful! I interviewed for a couple of teaching positions back in May at a catholic school in Garrett- St. Joseph. I didn't hear from them for a while so figured that they had been filled. In the middle of June I heard from the principal and said there had been some changes and they were still holding onto my resume, with interest in me. I sent her an email right before we left for vaca and she told me they were waiting for the next board meeting before continuing with hiring. Last week I got a call asking her to meet me today (Sat, July 21) with telling me no reason. I had to assume it being a good thing and it WAS!! It's pretty much a done deal (need to check with pastor to ok my employment)...I am going to be teaching Kindergarten!! I have been patiently waiting, praying and hoping. I am thrilled to be teaching a small age level and at a catholic school. I didn't mention the interview to anyone, except to Andrea when we went to Kate's baby shower because I wasn't sure how it was going to go.
Here are the details I know right now:
- staff starts aug 20 and the students come that wed
-the drive is about 50 minutes, which i'm not crazy about but will be happy to do so with a full time job
-right now I have 15 students and have been told that they are good group
-I believe I will have a part time aide
-I think I will be doing guided reading groups and the school is working on implementing project based learning in K (for all educator friends, if you have knowledge on PBL, please share. My principal gave me a book on it as I have limited knowledge on it)
I think that is all I know for now. I will keep you posted. I need to tell my boss about this, so I appreciate no one mentioning it on facebook until I do. Thank you God!!!
Love, Elyssa
AHHHH!!! I am beyond happy for you Lyssa! You have been waiting for this moment so patiently! Your dedication and persistence in your job search is very inspiring to me. You are going to be the best kindergarten teacher around. :) I can't wait to celebrate with you sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteYAYAYAYAY! Congratulations Lyssa! This is so exciting! You are going to be an amazing teacher and your students are so lucky to get to be taught by you!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful news! Congratulations! I will toast in your honor tonight. So happy for you! You definitely deserve it! I always saw you as a kindergarten teacher. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Elyssa! I am so proud of you and I know that you will do a fantastic job! I only wish I lived closer so that maybe you could be Matthew's Kindergarten teacher!! Love you!
ReplyDelete