Operation First Week: ACCOMPLISHED!

So... another school year has yet begun. Interestingly, it's been a pretty good week all around. The night before the first day, I was worried I wouldn't sleep very well because when I get a billion things in my head, it's hard for me to calm down. I lay in bed talking to myself and going through some calming exercises which really helped!

For those who don't know, this is my 5th year of teaching at Wasatch Jr. High School. I started there when I was surplused from Jefferson Jr. High where I had also gone as a student. At first, I didn't like the change, but it was actually for the best because I have made some of my greatest friends ever! The teachers are great and I look forward to talking with them every day!

This year, I teach 2 GT World Geography, 2 Core World Geography, and 2 U.S. History classes. I am very excited about the U.S. History classes because it is my favorite subject and I was teaching Geography all day for the past 4 years and it can get monotonous! When I was in 8th grade, my teacher, Mr. Burton, made it so much fun and that's when I chose what I wanted to teach. I even got to work with him as a teacher before he retired!

I'm hoping I don't look like this guy by the time the school year is over!

When I got home on Friday, I could barely function. I decided a nap was the best way to go so this is what I looked like when I slept (just go with it-we all have our dreams)!

I think it will be a great year. I really do! And although I'm sad that Amy Dimick decided to desert me and go to another school, we will totally keep in touch! On a bright note, Trish Pedersen (who I worked with at Jefferson Jr.) is now teaching at Wasatch!

"Grey skies are gonna clear up..."