Know When to Hold Them

[thekenosis]

This is not at all the choice I expected to make, largely because these are not the options I figured I'd have.

I spent much of the day out at McNamara High School, shuttling around through interviews with a principal, a president, and a Theology department chair. Mixed in between was a brief stint inside a living, breathing class, which I

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[mousechaser]

Today I taught classes all on my own. My cooperating teachers have left me in charge of everything and subs sit in their places as the first day of classes began and ended today. Some would say I'm really lucky to be taking over so soon, but I'm a bit nervous - what do you remember about the Crucible??

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[thekenosis]

I have never read "The Crucible," and only know that it is anallegory for the Holocaust. Actually, I'm not even sure that I KNOW that. Perhaps I just heard it somewhere.

As for the nerves, that's totally okay. Even four years into this teaching thing, I still have sweaty palms on that first day. I like it. Gives me a little edge. You'll be amazed at how fast you settle into the rhythm. The day is fast-approaching when you will be indignant at having to share YOUR classroom with cooperating teachers and subs. Trust me.

[lotta]

Having someone force your hand is not all it's cracked up to be.

I know you'll make the right choice in the end. Go with your gut on this one.