A few weeks ago I met with my department chair. She suggested I read "The First Days of School" by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong. I just finished it, as in a few minutes ago.
The book describes the proper way to start the school year, a teaching career, and life in general. At first I was completely unreceptive. I did not enjoy the writing style and the almost holier-than-thou feeling. (I can be a bit stubborn)
By the end of the book I was underlining, writing down ideas, and considering my own career as a teacher. My whole life I have been a bit of a protective person. I wanted the most amount of vacation and money for the least amount of work. Recently I've become a maintenance person. I've been through some very difficult situations in my life and I just had to survive. But I have dedicated myself to being an enhancement person. I want to be a better person. I want to change lives and not just dream of it.
That means I need to get started on things. Next on the checklist?
WRITE A SYLLABUS!
I'll admit I'm a bit nervous to write one. I have some very good ideas from my cooperating teachers (student teaching) but I know I won't think of everything the first time go 'round. So I am going to start my syllabus, think of a million questions, bug my department chair with them, amend said syllabus, think of a million more questions and continue this circle till I feel confident.
I'll admit that I can be timid and shy but I am determined to make a difference in these kids' lives. I want to be a force for change, good change. So here comes Hurricane Shoeless Schoolmarm! Nothing can stop her.
Except maybe the nitrogen cycle. (IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND!)
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