Next Step: Real Job

I have a job. A real life, full time English teaching job. The dream job.

Praise the Lord! (or whatever deity you've been praying to for me, I thank them all, and you too!)

Here's the school's website: http://www.edline.net/pages/bsd403_gkhs

I interviewed for this position at Graham-Kapowsin High School yesterday morning. The panel interviewing me was two assistant principals and the two English department heads. Right away, they were joyful and kind and joking with me, which was so wonderful. I felt comfortable almost immediately, which is a really great sign for my upcoming year.

The school has a student body of approximately 1900 students, and is located about an hour south of Seattle, close to Olympia (the state capitol, for those of you who don't know). It is a very different atmosphere than where I student taught, but I am seeing that as a new challenge and adventure. From what I found out in the interview, I will be teaching 10th and 11th grade English classes, so that's pretty exciting.

Truthfully, I don't know much else about it. My grandma informed me that I didn't ask enough questions about benefits and such things, I told her that I'm 23 and don't think about such things.

For kicks and giggles, I will dictate the conversation I had with the Principal this afternoon:

Principal: Hello, this is (whatever his name is...) from Graham-Kapowsin HS. I wanted to call you and let you know I was very impressed with your interview yesterday, and we would like to offer you the position.
Me: Oh my goodness! Are you serious?! Thank you so much! (Much giggling and other embarrassing word vomit gushing) ...Okay, you go ahead and talk so I don't say anything else really embarrassing...
Principal: So, I am assuming you would like to accept the position?
Me: Yes! Of course!

So, there's that. Good thing that was my second impression and not the first... :)

In the next few weeks, I have a few days of training and professional development to do, and school starts on September 4th.

I am through the roof ecstatic, and so very, very blessed. I can not thank you all enough for the constant support and encouragement you have given me through the past few months. It has been rough, but you have all be wonderful. And I am beyond excited to get into a classroom!

Until next time, dear friends, thank you.