tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post8426492926800046564..comments2024-01-21T16:56:48.806-05:00Comments on Shouldn't Life Be More Than This?: I've become a (slightly) terrified teachera.eyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-72667058416421258332012-10-08T21:59:21.857-04:002012-10-08T21:59:21.857-04:00I'm sure you'll do fine! Even if you don&...I'm sure you'll do fine! Even if you don't feel you will, pretend you are confident in what you are doing and the kids will think you are awesome!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-91596677974780858362012-10-08T17:48:44.264-04:002012-10-08T17:48:44.264-04:00Ha, ish! We have a lot of school organised visits ...Ha, ish! We have a lot of school organised visits at the moment so it is effectively like being a guest teacher for an hour (I comfort myself that I can do my hour and then retreat to the staffroom!)Sleepy Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221803835813688522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-66145167155126969072012-10-08T17:25:26.581-04:002012-10-08T17:25:26.581-04:00Thanks. I am definitely always trying to improve....Thanks. I am definitely always trying to improve. a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-59897588958750917382012-10-08T17:25:00.486-04:002012-10-08T17:25:00.486-04:00Good luck to you!! Hopefully it is reassuring to ...Good luck to you!! Hopefully it is reassuring to know that the kids are (mostly) there voluntarily and want to learn whatever you are teaching them. And - I like to think - we are all teachers in life.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-51140809918869540402012-10-07T22:50:17.407-04:002012-10-07T22:50:17.407-04:00I think that the fact that you're slightly ter...I think that the fact that you're slightly terrified makes you a great teacher - one that continues to try and improve and one who doesn't just rely on something done previously. Great job!Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-85153743378948846872012-10-07T18:13:15.431-04:002012-10-07T18:13:15.431-04:00Someone once told me if you're not nervous goi...Someone once told me if you're not nervous going in it isn't worth doing. Which is a good thing as my new job terrify's me on a daily basis. For the first time I actually have to teach kids something when the come to the library on a visit, it feels like a huge responsibility as I have always prefered to leave something so important to the superhumans they call teachers....Arrghh I have just scared myself even more :-/Sleepy Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16221803835813688522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-111137930121787722012-10-06T11:57:44.413-04:002012-10-06T11:57:44.413-04:00Thanks! I think I can, I think I can, I think I c...Thanks! I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-74278445785887622662012-10-06T11:57:12.527-04:002012-10-06T11:57:12.527-04:00Thanks!
Such an awesome word. I need to incorpor...Thanks!<br /><br />Such an awesome word. I need to incorporate it into my regular vocab.a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-58813255809847826332012-10-06T11:56:30.775-04:002012-10-06T11:56:30.775-04:00BK can be a tough spot with kids who think they ar...BK can be a tough spot with kids who think they are tough, too.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing that I am not the only nervous teacher who is not a newbie! I can't imagine dealing with kindergarteners and all of the issues they have in addition to teaching them content material.<br /><br />I'll have to check out the vineyards! Thanks for the heads up!a.eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468719598280416330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-2399539502437292612012-10-05T02:17:00.202-04:002012-10-05T02:17:00.202-04:00I think your nervous also a contributing factor fo...I think your nervous also a contributing factor for being excited :-) From what I read, I somehow feel you can definitely do it --and do it very well!Journey of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814279353807130008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-28626968044040753152012-10-04T21:45:05.573-04:002012-10-04T21:45:05.573-04:00I think it is great that you are nervous, because ...I think it is great that you are nervous, because it means you care. That gets two thumbs up in my book! And you're right - "ebullient" is an awesome word :)Marcy Applhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607916542404661599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524041687343531016.post-27862545887072302142012-10-04T18:21:15.537-04:002012-10-04T18:21:15.537-04:00My sisters both teach in the borough where you do,...My sisters both teach in the borough where you do, and my brother is teaching in the Bronx. My sister will be there 18 years this year, the other 10, and they still have that slightly nervous feeling. I think it keeps them on their toes, as the jobs you guys do is extremely important and challenging. One sis was moved to 4 & 5 testing classes the last few years and that adds to it I think. The one their 18 years teaches kindergarten and that is always interesting in itself. Good luck, and enjoy the new adventure. Thank you for the kind anniversary wishes yesterday. I just got home from a mini 2 day vacation at the long island vineyards. If you get a chance, I highly recommend you visit some now that you are living here. it is fun, and a nice change of pace.Winniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15926597921523807422noreply@blogger.com