2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come."
I haven't always been a Christian. I, like a lot of people, had a bad taste about Christianity. But, I always say, God brought me back to Christ through my son. I now have a relationship with a God I didn't know existed and am so humbled by His grace and love. As a Christian, I feel I have one responsibility here - love like Jesus to bring more of God's children home to Him. It's a hefty aspiration and I fail at it daily, but I won't give up, because He won't give up on me. So why do I start with that when my intentions are for this to be about teaching? While I do teach in a public school setting, being a teacher rooted in my Christian beliefs I feel can only make me a better teacher.
Next month, well about 3 weeks from now, I will be starting my 2nd year as a teacher in my 2nd school. I absolutely believe that God's plan is ALWAYS better than our own. This summer, I didn't know if I would have a job come this fall. I was sending out applications daily. I was getting rejections and interview invitations. I was constantly reminding myself that God's plan is always better than my own and to trust in Him. If I'm being honest, that last part was really hard at times. Compared to the number of positions I applied for, I went on interviews for about 1% them.
I have found so many great ideas and amazing advice and tips from other bloggers that I thought it might be a good community to become a part of - because let's face it, teaching can be tough. I've never "blogged" (is that right?) before though, so...not entirely sure what I'm doing, but I came across The Cutest Blog on the Block and found a LOT of helpful information. To say I am excited to start the school year with my 5th grade class is an enormous understatement. However, it's also stressful...nerve racking...it's emotional! So if you're a new teacher too, maybe we can share stories and be virtual shoulders for each other. If you're a veteran teacher with advice to share, please do! If you're a veteran teacher who also needs a shoulder, welcome! But I hope, regardless of what happens in my day to day, to share the JOY that can only come from being a part of another's journey, with you.
God Bless & Namaste.
Jenni
Next month, well about 3 weeks from now, I will be starting my 2nd year as a teacher in my 2nd school. I absolutely believe that God's plan is ALWAYS better than our own. This summer, I didn't know if I would have a job come this fall. I was sending out applications daily. I was getting rejections and interview invitations. I was constantly reminding myself that God's plan is always better than my own and to trust in Him. If I'm being honest, that last part was really hard at times. Compared to the number of positions I applied for, I went on interviews for about 1% them.
I have found so many great ideas and amazing advice and tips from other bloggers that I thought it might be a good community to become a part of - because let's face it, teaching can be tough. I've never "blogged" (is that right?) before though, so...not entirely sure what I'm doing, but I came across The Cutest Blog on the Block and found a LOT of helpful information. To say I am excited to start the school year with my 5th grade class is an enormous understatement. However, it's also stressful...nerve racking...it's emotional! So if you're a new teacher too, maybe we can share stories and be virtual shoulders for each other. If you're a veteran teacher with advice to share, please do! If you're a veteran teacher who also needs a shoulder, welcome! But I hope, regardless of what happens in my day to day, to share the JOY that can only come from being a part of another's journey, with you.
God Bless & Namaste.
Jenni
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