Updates

I wanted to update all of my readers on the latest of what's been going on. First of all, I did not get the Instructional Specialist position. I did make it to a 2nd interview, which I've never done before, but ultimately I was not the right fit for their campus. I reflected on my interview, and I think where I went wrong was allowing the focus to be on the technology I was using, and not how I was using the technology to enhance the lessons. 

So as it stands today, I am going to be a 2nd grade Math/Science teacher. Now, I did put in some more applications for Assistant Principal, but I really just threw that line out there to see if I could get a bite. Don't get me wrong, I want those positions, but it's almost unheard of for a teacher to go straight to administration from the classroom.

Some other cool things, I was asked to be interviewed by Remind. I thought that was really neat! I've always just thrown my ideas out there without anyone really asking my thoughts. This time, however, I was actually asked for my thoughts! I also had the opportunity to present and write a blog post for the Texas Google Summit (TXGoo). This is basically a local conference where all presentations are on Google tools and how you use them in the classroom/school. It's like a big family reunion. :) 

I do want to brag on my students a little bit. So on their last 2 assignments, I have had nearly 100% passing!!! In math we were able to spend more time on the subject than they did throughout the year, and that really made a difference in my student's level of understanding. I'm not blaming the district, they did their best to schedule the curriculum to where everything the state asked us to cover, was covered by the STAAR test. And then my students just ROCKED their Science DPM! We spent a little time reviewing, but they just nailed it. I even told them at one point, that as a teacher, it feels so great to see your students using the strategies that you taught them!

Other than that, I'm just trying to make it to the end of the school year. I'm stretching my imagination on making the last few lessons the district has given me as highly engaging as I possibly can!