I had a conversation with my mother tonight and she lovingly reminded me that I haven't written a blog post in over a month. I'm not sure if it's because I've been too busy, I haven't had anything to say, or because I was taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. Regardless of the reason, I figured it was time to say .... something.
This past month has been absolutely crazy. I've been spending most evenings and weekends at the school completing unnecessary ... I mean ... necessary paperwork. If I'm not at the school I'm at home still working on anything and everything school related. Sometimes I find myself questioning this career move. Don't get me wrong, I love being in the classroom and I get really excited when I'm doing my thing. I guess I just don't like all the stress, anxiety, and tension that has taken over my life lately.
I suppose this is what the start of the year is like. In a few months it will settle down and I'll be able to get some sleep.
I will tell you that I've noticed a huge difference in my students. Not all of them. Some students still refuse to .. well .. act like students. I can't help them learn until they decide that they want to learn.
But the others ... it's like a total transformation. I still have behavioural issues that I need to deal with on a daily basis but it's not the same. I'm really enjoying the learning process this year. The material is great and most students are really learning something. What really gets me is to see students who fought me on every level last year turn around and become model students or almost model students. :) It's truly amazing.
I guess it's all worth it.
Little sleep equals big rewards. At least I can say I put all my effort and my heart into my job ... and ... not too many people can say that.
