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I got my letter today. I've been rehired. Nothing to worry about. One more year in this district, and then I'm done.

Today I sent a letter to the Supernintendo asking to be considered for any available reading positions next year. By December I'll be qualified to be a reading teacher (which is kind of funny, since I already teach reading every day), and by the beginning of May I'll be qualified to be a reading specialist. My principal encouraged me to send the letter even though I probably wouldn't be hired for either of those positions because of NCLB. She said it is worth a try, and I agree. It would make me so happy to be a reading teacher a year sooner than I thought.

I really really love learning about how to teach reading. Tomorrow I'm doing a professional development for my coworkers about comprehension strategies in the content areas. I'm excited about it.

I'm excited about a lot of things. I've been praying and reflecting a lot lately, and I feel my heart starting to change. It's a good feeling. I'm feeling hopeful and optimistic.

Comments

Linz said…
I am so happy for you.
2:38 PM
Katie said…
Congrats on getting rehired! That must be a load off your shoulders :)

Also, did you mean Superintendent? Because you wrote Supernintendo... Either way, its funny :P
10:09 PM
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