Wow! I cannot fathom how the time slipped by (untrue, but I will press on)!
I am now done with my 16 weeks of unpaid student teaching, whoo hoo!
So why am I going through all this education, and expense, and long hours, all to be overworked, underpaid, and unappreciated? Oh yeah – the kids! I am definitely NOT doing this for the money, or the glory, or the “summer off.” By the time I land a full-time contract (if all goes as planned – Fall 2009) I will be reducing my annual income by approximately $20,000 to $30,000 compared to my current situation. I will be expected to defer to the biased views of parents and have to defend or justify my every word, action, or decision for fear having them misconstrued or misused. My “summer off” will be partly spent recharging my spirit since certain parents, students, and faculty (AKA succubi) can drain the soul dry over a school year. The rest of the time will be spent improving my self and my abilities in order to make next year better for my new kids. Because, this is for them – and for us. The future of our society. Tomorrow’s leaders and decision makers.
