Day off and other things

I love my new job! I am the support teacher for the reading teacher in first grade. I don't even feel like I'm going to work. I am so lucky to be with the people I am (wonderful group) and the school district (child centered and an accelerated school). I feel almost spoiled because this is my fourth year there. I did all my observation/participation there for two years, last year I did my internship and student teaching there and now I'm working there.
To get a full time teaching position (I'm part time) I have to start racking up credits and taking the Praxis (teacher exams). I'm low on the list (#19) and that means that 18 are ahead of me to get teaching jobs. However if I have certifications that they don't that means that I will get the job. It's about making yourself marketable and useful.
We have off tomorrow because of so many children district wide being sick. The superintendent thought that by giving us tomorrow off and making it a four day weekend (we have Monday off because of Columbus Day) it will give everyone a chance to get better. I say alright!
I just found out one of the teachers is pregnant. It stings because here I am waiting, hoping and praying for a miracle to get pregnant and everyone around me is doing it relatively easy. I just hope they know how lucky they are that they didn't need medical help and spend thousands of dollars for procedures with zero guarantees.
I so badly want to do i.vf but we haven't talked about it in awhile. I know I would always regret not doing it. Now I have to factor in going back to school and figuring out how to fit it all in. Oh God why can't PA mandate health insurance to at least pay for some procedures? I go on cycle sista and read how people are getting to do i.vf and I want the same chance.

I'm doing the happy dance!!

I got it!! I got the job!!!! I'm still quite amazed that I did it. When the meeting was over I went to thank the board members and they told me that I was the most enthusiastic interview they had. That I was all about the children and my passion was very evident. That made me feel so good :-) I want to thank all of you for your support and well wishes and prayers. That means so much to me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Confucious say...

"You will be showered with good luck". That was my fortune last night at the Chinese restaurant. It couldn't have come at a better time. Tonight is the night--the school board meeting where they vote on me. I saw our neighbor (the one on the school board) and he said it's a go. He has been an immense help with getting me votes. But I'm not counting my chickens until they hatch.
So cross everything you've got, say prayers, light candles, do a lucky dance for me!! The meeting starts at 7 and I'm not sure how long they last but I promise I won't leave you hanging--I'll update as soon as I get home!

Out of the park

I feel really, really good! My interview went super well. Thank you for all your support and prayers. The interview was a short one--only 4 questions. I did wow them with my literacy bag (it's a bag with 3 books and each book has an activity to go with it. it's to foster the love of reading and have families spend time together. the really cool thing is that everything you need to complete the activities--crayons, glue, etc. are included in the bag.) This school district is huge with parent/family involvement. They all responded very well to the literacy bag. I was asked by the superintendent if I had any questions for them and I asked them what they were looking for in a teacher. For every answer the super replied with he would add--"You certainly have that". So I will eat my hat if I don't get this job!
I believe the school board meeting is next week. So I will keep you updated.
My temp this morning was 97.9. Up four points from yesterday--but I think that was due to nerves.

I Day

Today is the big day: I interview before the whole school board. I'm excited and nervous. I have been reading over my teaching stuff and a very good friend of mine prepped me on what kind of questions that I might be asked and what questions I should have for them. I do know some of the people and that makes me feel a little bit better.
Wish me luck!