Who knew?

What the hell is a teaching philosophy and where do I get one?

I already pooped out on writing everyday! But, that does not mean I have been slacking off ...
On Tuesday, I went to FedEx to make copies of my resume in preparation for Wednesday. I studied a little, but not enough to really get anything done. I'm kind of at the point now that if I don't know it now, I'm not going to be able to cram it in to my head by Saturday. All I can do is pray I have a good enough foundation to pass.

On Wednesday, I went with Mlifford (remember, names changed to protect the innocent!) to the SA Teachers Job Fair, or what I like to refer to as one of the circles of hell ... not sure which one, but a circle of hell none the less. Seriously, there were about 15 districcts and charter schools there, each having maybe two positions open. And of course, those positions were for High School math or science! So, the circle of hell opened began at 9 (Mlifford and I met at Starbucks to make sure we had coffee breath for any potential interviews) and I rolled on out by 10. The lines for the two districts everyone wants to work at snaked up and down stairs ... I refused to stand in them ... like they were going to hire an uncertified teacher when they have everyone and their grandmother trying to get in to their districts ... sure ...

But, as if that were not enough, I got called for an interview! One of the charter schools I applied to called on Wednesday and I went to an interview today. The job would be solely for high school, which is exciting and scary all at the same time (11th grade US History and 12th grade economics freak me out), but I have no doubt that I can not only do them, but do them well. I think the interview went well, but who the heck knows for sure. The principal and the human resources lady sat on opposite sides of the table with me in the middle, so it was a little awkward. I kept swinging back and forth to answer whomever was asking me the round of questions. The seemed to be writing furiously, and it seemed like they were nodding to everything I said, but you never know with interviews ... and you definitely never know with charter schools!

Anyways, the job search continues ...

Keep your fingers crossed, do whatever pagan ritual you can think of, light a candle (or seven), and/or say a little prayer ...

And so goes the life ...