Lots and Lots of Coffee

recap about the last post: everything is good now :)

So my teaching coach from Urban Teacher Center came and visited my school yesterday and sat in during Math 7 and Math 8.
Since it's been a while I need to tell y'all about the school schedule.  School begins at 8:45 and ends at 4:00pm (except for Wednesdays school lets out at 2:55 and teachers have professional development).  With only 4-1.5 hour periods a day, the time with the students can seem too little, but the days feel so long at the end.  Our 30-35 student per class Junior Academy (one period of 7th and one of 8th grade) finally cut down to about 20 in each...Thank you increased enrollment!
Although I thought the schedule change was a blessing, my teaching coach could not believe the class was worse than what she just observed.

How to not be discouraged:
1. Realize each day is new. Better yet, each class period is new.
2. Great people in your life to support you (or to complain to).
3. Coaches that provide productive feedback.
4. Build relationships with all students individually.
5. Have your outlets.
6. Separate work from pleasure.
7. Eat.
8. Sleep.
9. Drink.
10. Pray.

I have so much else to say and little time to spend right now.

Final thoughts: Thank God for everyone in your life that continues to lift you up and support your endeavors.  Without them, you would not be who you are.

w/love ks