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| Interviews:So, I just got back from my second interview with Ionia Public High School. I had an interview on Monday with the principal and associate superintendent. I was told that they were doing 15 of these preliminary interviews. So... I was in the top 15. Good to know. They asked me to come back today (Wednesday) for another interview where I would have to teach a lesson about the formation of the solar system. This interview was with their entire science faculty. I was really stressed, but the stress evaporated as I walked into the classroom. Taught the lesson, answered their questions. They let me know that the next step is yet ANOTHER interview, if I am selected. The next interview would be with the superintendent.
Some funny thoughts: They asked me what I would do if I overheard teachers in the staff room talking negative about a student. Do they really expect anyone to say "Oh, yeah, I'd jump right on that bandwagon!" or "I love verbally bashing students!"? They asked me how I would get involved in the community. I mentioned 4-H and possibly finding a home church in the area (I did not mention that I may keep driving to Holland for church). When I mentioned find a church, the associate superintendent said something along the lines of "all right" but with a possitive emphasis and one of the staff said something to him as well. Some sort of inside joke, I assume. But I think that comment was taken on a positive note. The science faculty had very good banter/group dynamics going on. I liked that.
Catch you all later. Sorry I am so bad at writing here.
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| Life at the end of may:So, I got insurance and registration and all that for my car ('96 chevy cavalier), and I was taking it into town to have the brakes looked at... and it started making funny noises and the check engine light came on. Dang. So, I pulled over and called my brother. He looked at it, then I drove it to a place to get a diagnostic test done. There were a bunch of alarms. The guy said that maybe it was just having problems with the fuel making it misfire... so I got some engine cleaner stuff that he recommended... seems to be running alright now. I've been house-sitting for my Aunt and Uncle. They gave me free access to their pantry in exchange for taing care of the dog and cat and watching the house. Plus, I don't have to be around my brother so much that we annoy each other into insanity. Instead, I have a quiet house with cable, good wireless internet, and running water in the kitchen (a large plus). Today I went and watched a softball game. Shirley's little sister's game. Too bad Mary didn't get to play. Tri County won both games. I have sent my resume/applied to 33 schools/districts total now. I just keep searching for more positive leads.
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| I'm in ANC on my way home. Paying to use a comp. almost out of time. see you all soon | | |
| Summer plansWell, summer is almost upon me. It's rushing way too fast.
May 14 Prom May 15 Graduation and Last day of school May 16 Workday May 21 Leave BET Alaska May 22 Arrive in MI June 22 start 7 credit Grad level course at MSU June 26 Fly to OMA to go to Mark's wedding June 27 Mark and Amber wedding June 28 Fly back to MI July 24 finish class at MSU
And in all of that , I gotta find a car, a job, and a place to stay. Probably in that order. Please continue to Pray for me. Thanks
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| Introduction to BandWe brought some instruments up to school and let the students try them out on friday. Fun times.
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