Great Expectations

This entry isn't really to complain about any problems, but to discuss what our school districts REALLY expect of us. When I began this program, I met my principal and thought that I would be teaching English and Spanish. Well, it turns out that as a teacher you really have to be ready and willing for anything that may come. For example, I am teaching a packed drama class that was really two classes merged into one.
Meanwhile, the last several weeks brought about an unexpected change. As we waited for a senior English teacher, I divided my 1st and 3rd period English III classes in half as I spent the other half of class periods teaching English IV. We finally have a teacher, but it was just another unexpected experience.
In addition to teaching classes, many of us also tutor after school. It often seems that there are not enough days in the week, at least for me. Aside from tutoring, I also try to work with the drumline, hold detention, and I believe that I will soon be helping Joel tutor for the English II state test. I guess the best way to sum this entry up is this...it's a busy life being a teacher. I love it though.