End of the calendar year, been a long time.
At North Boone now, teaching MS and HS. Just could not stay at Freeport anymore. I miss it, but I am in a better place. I certainly do not miss the politics.
Been a whirlwind really, with the other Spanish teaching leaving soon after I was hired, leaving me in charge (of the department, actually- French teacher really has no desire). So it is me, the French teacher, and a long-term sub, who, thankfully, was a Spanish major, and has a natural knack for teaching (not certified). A lot of ruffled feathers at the start, but things have pretty much evened out. Not perfect, but better. I have MS A and B, and HS 1 and 4. The latter is Honors, but it is not. Collectively, they are level 2, with a couple higher and a few lower. Thankful, actually, as I was really nervous for 4, so it turned out OK. It will take a few years to get the program back on-track and to establish a reputation.
Inherited a Spain trip, so FJ and I are going in June. This has been a big thorn, but working with what I have. It is an EF trip.... we'll have to see.
I like it at NB, but tired. And maybe that it what it is, just being tired. It's a good gig, so I'll stay if they want me to stay. Closer to home, decent salary, good insurance.
Finished second masters.
I was nominated for a Golden Apple. I did not make the final round, but I'm OK with that.
Christmas and Bday came and went. FJ just a bit spoiled, as is the usual par.
Finished right sleeve. Need to go to finish it up, but it is all done.
Otherwise OK.
