Originally Posted By LVBelle After six years at the school I've been at since I started teaching, it's time to move on. I don't want to go into all of the nasty details here but I'm highly disappointed with the way things have been going there the past month so it's definately time to find somewhere new. I would really like to follow one of my old administrators who is opening up a new school but he has a limit on the number of people he can take from our school and he's reached his limit. It's SO frustrating He would really like me there, there's several positions that I would love, and I have really good friends going there as well. But the district won't let me go just because I taught at his previous school, even though it's open transfer season. I have a couple of interviews lined up, one on Monday for a kindergarten position and one on Thursday at a magnet school. I also have a few calls in to some other schools for first and second grade positions. Anyway, I'd like some good thoughts, vibes, prayers, etc. this week!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice You got 'em, sweetie... TONS of 'em. Give 'em heck on Monday!! *HUGS*
Originally Posted By LVBelle Thanks hun! We need to get together again sometime so I can tell you the whole sordid story, it's gotten even worse than what I emailed you!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 My thoughts and good vibes will be with you My oldest DD is a K teacher and oldest son teaches 7th grade math (ugh!) I understand the importance of working in a school where you are happy and appreciated. The combination of working with the staff, administration and parents added to "just" the daily job of teaching can be a real crusher. It seems that when they move to a new position or district the job they are hired for isn't the position they end up filling, because numbers change and teachers move. So, my hope for you this week is that one of the teachers who has committed to going with your "old" administrator has a change of plans and you get the call that he needs you If not, I hope that your interviews are a breeze
Originally Posted By tapdancemom Best wishes to you for just the right position, prayers said for you too.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 Sending good thoughts from my neck of the woods too! I hope everything goes your way.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I will *definitely* be thinking of ya and sending good vibes! You know I just think the world of ya and wish you every good thing. And good for you for having the gumption to move on!
Originally Posted By LVBelle Thanks everyone! I'm so conflicted about what to do if they offer me the position at the interview tomorrow. I have at least one other interview next week and there's another school that I have a call in at where one of my good friends will probably go. So I'm not quite sure what I'll do. I'm nervous already!
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ LV, good luck, and I think as with me this year, the position you accept will feel right. I was scared spitless, as I was interviewing as a Support Teacher, not a classroom teacher, and I wasn't sure I was properly trained for the job. As you know, the kids I see cannot have someone who doesn't know what they're doing. I accepted, and it's been a wonderful move. So go with your heart. If they offer you the job tomorrow, be honest, let them know you have another interview, and you'd like to wait until you've given them an opportunity. Then choose whichever feels right for you. Keep us informed! We'd love to know how it's going.
Originally Posted By 4Disnee Good luck! We will be keeping you in our thoughts. Send you a big hug to help ease the stress.
Originally Posted By ReadingMom Good luck to you, LVBelle. Any school would be lucky to have you as a teacher!
Originally Posted By JazzCat I second what Tiggerdis_ said about going with your gut. Before I interviewed for the job I have now, there was another job I thought I wanted really badly. Now I can't imagine being anywhere else other than here! Good luck and many prayers to you!
