No, really. I don't mean figuratively or metaphorically... like how I am a teacher of Life, haha. I mean a real teacher. A school teacher. An English teacher for Valley High School in Elk Grove. And I start as early as Tuesday.
what?!?!
I know! Crazy, right? Especially after all my hee-hawing about how I don't want to be a teacher. But the call for the interview came at the right time, I guess.
Yesterday, I went in for a last minute, spur-of-the-moment interview, skeptical that I would even be a strong candidate for the position, but I guess they liked me and I ended up with the job! I don't even know what grades I'll be teaching (they don't even know yet). And it's somewhat of a ghetto inner-city school, which is scary. But like Sam reminded me, I've seen "Freedom Writers" and "Sister Act 2", so I should be okay. Thanks for the encouragement, Sam.
So how do I feel? I vacillate between excitement and fear, but I suppose all teachers go through that. I just can't think about it too much, or I freak myself out. I know this year will be a good experience, no matter what. And while I trust God and His providence and know that He only gives what is truly good for us, I'm praying so hard that this isn't going to be one of those "Job-esque" experiences!
7 comments:
Wow! I'm looking forward to hearing your teaching stories! Exciting!
If you use the word "vacillate" without batting an eye... you'll be a GREAT English teacher!
Wow! Congratulations! How exciting! Do you get your own classroom?
congratulations!! here's to new and challenging opportunities! :)
WOW!!! Praise God for His perfect timing and welcome to the teaching world! Well, I guess I don't count as a teacher anymore...Inner city school eh? Don't let them know you are scared --- they can sense that! :P I am speaking out of personal experience of course! Anyhow, congrats and can't wait to hear about your experience soon!
Congratulations! FYI, I went there, and although that was 15 years ago, it was not as ghetto-inner city as its reputation :) Among my favorite classes were my English classes, though I think none of my former teachers are there anymore (Ms. Shelburne, Ms. Welch, Ms Ewbank). Ms. K was also a really cool teacher (although I never had her).
Tihua, yes, I think I actually get my own classroom. Not totally sure yet.
Annice, I actually said to myself, "If Annice can do it, I can too!"
Dorcas, yes, I just found out that you and Wai-Ching went to Valley. And you two don't scare me! I feel better knowing this. :)
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