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From Retired To Semi-Retired
Things always change
Last week my phone rang, and the name of my former boss, our Superintendent, flashed across the screen in bright letters.
They have an issue at school, she said, and could I take over one class? It was my favorite class last year before I retired, and I would hate for the students to be in limbo or moved to some online school, so I said ‘yes.’
Messages were flying back and forth for a couple of hours today. All these things I thought I left behind are coming back into my life: online materials and grade book, my school Chromebook, a new key fob, syllabus updates, accreditation from the local college for the dual credit class.
The teacher I am replacing didn’t seem to have followed the curriculum, so I may be walking into a little bit of a mess. I have to go in sometime this week to set up materials, etc. I will have to share a room with another teacher.
Financially, it’s not really worthwhile. However, I only have to teach three times a week for 90 minutes, not bad.
I do look forward to teaching again, especially my favorite class from last year. It will be nice to reconnect to teaching while not stressed out by teaching seven classes, constantly grading essays, and attending morning meetings and PLCs.
