Yesterday I found out that I may have to leave Whittier because of budget cuts. I was sad, but I think I am getting used to it. I mean, I am up on the chopping block every year it seems. It is so crazy to think they have not hired any new teachers since me--except teachers that have already been displaced (and can't be for another 3 years). WOW! That is not good. It is really sad for the kids (the way I look at it). No specialists, less money, possibly lower morale---I thought they want us to RAISE test scores. And aren't we all working our booties of to do so! What is wrong with our government? Do they not realize they are messing up the future of our beautiful country?
I took the news well at first and than I went home and started thinking, really deeply thinking. (I tend to do this) I realized that there are some VERY important people I would miss so much if I had to switch schools. Not only would I miss the administration dearly, but all the teachers I have become so close to. I would really miss Mr. Munoz because he is such a great person. Weirdly and sadly, I would miss all the extra things like: social comm., Nutrition, Site Council, SDM, ETC. I have learned a lot from my time at Whittier and do hope it will not be ending soon.
It is bittersweet in a way, though. I will not miss the few people who are so miserable and unfulfilled that they stir up trouble. Also, I know that there are just as many great people out there that I could learn things from professionally. I did think about switching at one point, but that was only if I could hand pick a school with a later start for personal reasons. I got over this when I heard about the budget and the way it all works. Also, I decided to apply for Cotsen and further develop my teaching craft here at Whittier. ( I hope I get chosen)
Now I might be forced out and it is really starting to get me worried. Where would I go? What grade would I teach? I hope it will not be like my dream last night....SCARY and so real. I was locked in my room after dark and people were banging on the windows and yelling comments. They were spray painting the walls outside and going crazy. I was terrified....I woke up in a pool of sweat!
I just hope whatever happens that my dream DOES NOT come true!
And if I do leave Whittier....I will only have AWESOME things to say about my experience, my colleagues, and the ADMINISTRATION!
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I heard about this and it is very sad. I have been in this district a very long time and I've never seen teachers with contracts having to be displaced. But if you look at the bright side, everything happens for a reason. You have so much to offer children no matter where you are placed. Think of it as a chance to meet new people, get new ideas, further your craft and be the best you can be for your kids. Keep smilin' :)
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