Classes begin at Local U. tonight (well, technically, they begin today, but I’m only teaching in the evenings…). I’m feeling pretty good about getting back in the classroom – in fact, I may be a little giddy at the prospect – so, despite the tiny, and entirely expected, twinge of nervousness that comes with the [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 26, 2009
A Week From Today
I will meet my CHS class next Wednesday. A week from today. Wowie.
I spent some time this past month in Mom’s hospital room trying to put together the bones of a plan for this class, then abandoned the effort as essentially pointless. I have no idea what kinds of skills the kids will come to [...]
August 19, 2009
The English IV Manifesto
Jessica commented the other day asking for suggestions about what to send out as a letter to parents and students on the first day of classes. While what I’ve got here isn’t exactly a letter, I think it’ll serve the purpose for which I intend it; to let students know what I expect from them [...]
August 14, 2009
Excited (and, Apparently, a Little Anxious, Too)
I am really jazzed about getting back into the classroom and have spent the last few days in Mom’s nursing home room putting together the plans for my first couple of classes, both at the charter school (CHS) and at Local U.
I’ve probably mentioned it here before, but I’m not much of a planner.
I interned [...]
August 10, 2009
I’m Back!
Sort of. Did you miss me?
So, long story short is that I was hired at the charter school, but only as an adjunct (“for now…” says the director). I’ll teach senior English the first semester (90 minute classes 5 days a week for 16 weeks) and wellness (which, I’m gathering, is something akin to phys. [...]
