October 27, 2015
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The Road to 65, Mile 332: Where It's At
October 26, 2015, Chino Valley- I am holding my own, as a third grade teacher, it seems. Three weeks into my nine-week assignment, I find I could extend the term, if the state Department of Education simplifies my elementary certification. I will ask them what is expected of me, within the next two days. A certification fee and a couple of tests would be reasonable. Thousands of dollars on a new course of study would not be.
I was in a labyrinth, of sorts, on Saturday. I was reminded of the days when getting a teaching certificate here was Byzantine. Now, standardized testing, of teachers, has made this easier, at least here in Arizona. I have my transcripts on file down in Phoenix, so that should speed the plow. I will likely be there on Friday, and so would go in to see what else is needed, besides the certificates I already hold.
The bottom lines are: 1. I will be in a good place, whether I remain with my 8&9 year-olds, or move on to another assignment, or two. 2. The children’s security, however, means we need to secure a teacher for the second semester, and soon. Stay tuned.
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Good luck.
I hope for the sake of continuity that you will get to stay with the 3rd graders. It is good to build rapport with the students, parents, and other teachers... my fingers are crossed!
@ZSA_MD: @murisopsis: Thank you for these wishes. I would surely like to finish the academic year.
I think too, that the same teacher is good for so many children who have such transient lives. God bless your assignments, whatever they are!
@mcbery: Thank you, Miriam. I will treat each assignment as a blessing from on high.
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