Sunday, August 29, 2010

the new year cometh, i mean the Jewish one

Fastly approaching is the Jewish New Year and Day of Return (atonement, as I learned at a workshop, is more of a Christian idea (no offense Christians, but it is) (maybe it's not return, but something like that). Anyhow, this means that there's gotta be some sort of reflection and such.

So, in general: the year before me: not terrible, but DAMN it was difficult, stressful and terrible at times. Rewarding at others, but damn. This year, so far, I've had good experiences, and now that I'm teaching an AP English comp class (did I mention this? As of last Sat...yikes!), I've been much happier. I know what to expect. So, I'm hoping for a continuation of this, and hoping that my Read 180 classes will enjoy more success than last year. We've got some real shit with this new IMPACT system and the fulfillment of goals and all that business, which is ridic and unfair and makes me feel a tad nervous. Apparently Rhee has said, "Go hard, or go home." Whatever.

In general, I'm hoping for a year of more rest, more productivity, and most of all more balance. This'll work itself out somehow. Ohhmmmmmmmm........

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think I met you but wish to remain anonymous on this blog. Are you back at your same school? It seems like you are, but tried to get out. I know it's quite an unpleasant place, but at least you have a job. All the best to you.grudie

Anonymous said...

uh, grudie was the stupid word verification that slipped into my post.

Reading the District said...

hah, that's ok. yeah, it is, but for some reason i'm doing much better this year. i think it's that i've adapted better, and know the whole "expect everything that's unexpected" routine there.

Anonymous said...

Reading, let me know how I can contact you personally.

Reading the District said...

Anon, I don't know if I can do that without saying who I am, no? I guess you can look me up on my other blog?

Anonymous said...

You could give me an email address that I could write to, we all have various email addresses, one that doesn't have your name (not your dcps one, for example). And I'd write to you and let you know who I am. You probably don't remember me. I'm a female teacher who met you.

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