Raise your hands

View Larger MapI think the time has come to officially announce this good news on my blog: I got a job!!

I will be teaching Special Education English Language Arts at IS 347, School of Humanities, in Bushwick. IS= intermediate (middle) school.

It will be a difficult job, but that means there are many victories to be had ahead. Oh, yes!

School starts next week, so this weekend I am busy preparing.

My preparation falls into several categories.
1) preparing decorations for the classroom
2) preparing myself to look like a teacher
3) preparing activities for my students to do during our first week together

I am super excited. Prepare to hear lots of stories about my students from now on because guess what: Kids Rock!

Intent

I had an interview this morning for a job. It went pretty well. There were some strong points of commonality. I want that job.

Progress

I have an interview at a school in my neighborhood! Hallelujah!

I know I am going to be a good teacher. The people who know me know it, too. When a principal sees it too, and we seal the deal, I can take my mission into the classroom. Hooray!

I think of the people who say: whatever students get you will be so lucky. I know they are right. But also I will be lucky, too. I get to know a whole group of young people–learn about their strengths and weaknesses. Education is such a precious exchange, not to mention inspiration.

Praises! Praises! Praises! woo hoo! If you are reading this message, maybe you will find yourself approaching your dreams, too. I hope so. You deserve it.

Hmm, unlike my last blog, which was awfully cynical at times, I think this blog will be free of cynicism. Why not, right?

Last night I got to ride across the bridge with two dope ladies and there was some magic in the air. Good for us for smelling it out!

I hope that you catch some magic in your net today. If you don't have a net, maybe the magic will stick in your hair. If you don't have hair, maybe it will lodge in your teeth. If you don't have teeth, just open your mouth and breathe it in. There is magic all around us.

xoxo,
K. Budis