.......with so much to do and so little time to accomplish everything. I am juggling my schedule and flying by the seat of my pants. Tonight after classes, I sat and watched a rare few hours of T.V as I let the past two weeks sink in. In just the past 10 days, I have swapped schools to a program that better suits my education and abilities. While I enjoyed teaching myself graphic design with Max's guidance, I was burning the candle at both ends. I miss the girls I drove to that school and thankfully, they have found alternate transportation. The bonus is that I am now a bit closer to school and being mentored by an amazing teacher.
Today I managed to bring in the remote scoreboard controller I repaired on the weekend and later, I was able to repair the 'chyron' computer for the studio. I am feeling more in the groove and doing things that bring an air of familiarity in a new environment. It is a great boost to the confidence level.
I taught my first Civics class today and was able to get the students engaged and actively working together in groups to create a new law. I had a rough start getting the hook-up of my iPad done - I laugh now but first thing Monday morning playing around with the unit is rather embarrasing. No worries, we got it done and were able to use the rest of the time wisely. My associate had great feedback and discussed the finer points of the presentation. In life you come to value those who bring that candid and insightful commentary to help you to improve and see things you would not normally notice. Life is great. Tonight I have quite a bit of work to do but that is in keeping with life since starting teacher's college. I am loving every minute of it!!!
The best thing about being a tech teacher?? Having the most amazing tech classmates!!! We try to get together as much as we can. The input is invaluable from each person's experience and the humour is a total bonus. I am deeply grateful.
For the next 2 weeks, I will be teaching the remainder of the Civics classes. My personal experience with politics is really helping with my knowledge and ability to speak to the students. Tomorrow after class, I will be heading over to automotive shop to participate in that class so I have packed my boots and safety glasses for that period.
Life at home is just as busy with the kids, husband and twice weekly care of my father at the long-term home. He really isn't sure who I am anymore but when I say my name, it sparks a memory - he is surprised when i tell him that I really am Marita. I will enjoy whatever time I have left with my Dad during the weekly Corona Night and the bedtime stories. He looks so little to me now as he curls in with anticipation for a story I have read him dozens of times. He smiles up as he begins to doze off. I take care of his bedtime ritual and have overcome my discomfort of cleaning him from the teeth to the bum. He has become just another one of my children as I tuck him in tightly and kiss him goodnight.
I will write again when I have a moment to breathe....right now....its time to go back to work.....
