I'm a Teacher For Real Now!!
- Accountable
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It was all very low key. I was in the office on other business when the principal's secretary/everything calls me in. "Have you signed your contract yet?" she says.
I laughed, embarassed. "You mean I've been here almost a year and never signed my contract?"
"No. I mean for next year."
Just like that. She slid a letter saying something about my acknowledging something and that the contract would arrive in three weeks ... or something. I was so stunned I forgot to put on my reading glasses. For all I know I took financial responsibility for her kids. Of course I signed it!
So, with all the pomp of offering someone a tissue, I've been acknowledged as a professional educator. I've been invited back for another round. I'm still a bit numb.
I laughed, embarassed. "You mean I've been here almost a year and never signed my contract?"
"No. I mean for next year."
Just like that. She slid a letter saying something about my acknowledging something and that the contract would arrive in three weeks ... or something. I was so stunned I forgot to put on my reading glasses. For all I know I took financial responsibility for her kids. Of course I signed it!
So, with all the pomp of offering someone a tissue, I've been acknowledged as a professional educator. I've been invited back for another round. I'm still a bit numb.
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:yh_clap:yh_clap Awesome news Acc!! I am so happy for you....and so glad they have you in their school system as an educator!! They are the fortunate ones for sure!
This calls for celebration!! :yh_party:yh_party
This calls for celebration!! :yh_party:yh_party
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I'm delighted. You've been working toward that for ages, I'm pleased you've arrived.
Nullius in verba ... ☎||||||||||| ... To Fate I sue, of other means bereft, the only refuge for the wretched left.
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When flower power came along I stood for Human Rights, marched around for peace and freedom, had some nooky every night - we took it serious.
Who has a spare two minutes to play in this month's FG Trivia game! ... My other OS is Slackware.
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Congratulations. It's been a pleasure watching you (online, no stalker alerts) achieve your goals!!
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Congrats Acc! Any child who has you has mentor/teacher is blessed! :-6:-6
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Way to go, Accountable! Way to go.
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:yh_clap:yh_clap Bravo ACC your worked long and hard to reach your goal well deserved.
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
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So truly deserved, Acc, congratulations :-6 :-4
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- Omni_Skittles
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wow, Congrats... it takes a lot to want to be a teacher... cool beans.
Smoke signals ftw!
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Well done Acc! :-6
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"A smack in the face settles all arguments, then you can move on kid."
My dad 1986.
Le Rochefoucauld.
"A smack in the face settles all arguments, then you can move on kid."
My dad 1986.
- Accountable
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:-6 Thanks guys! I probably wouldn't have gone for it without all my FG friends, especially Chonsi. She's my hero and what I want to be like, should I ever grow up. The Garden gives me lots of opportunities to examine myself and my motivations. The Gardeners give me courage to take the risk.
I owe you all!! :-6:-6
I owe you all!! :-6:-6
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Congratulations. Going to change your online name to Mr Chips?
The crowd: "Yes! We are all individuals!"
Lone voice: "I'm not."
Lone voice: "I'm not."
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Awwww, way to go :-4
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:-6Hey ACC:-6
That is such fantastic news!
Well done you :D:D
That is such fantastic news!
Well done you :D:D
Very nearly perfect ...
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Congrads ACC! What will you be teaching by the way?
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:yh_clap Alright Accountable! Job well done!
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that is awesome! I'm so happy for you!! :yh_hugs :-6
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Mr Chips?? :wah: Everyone does call me sir, though.
Duck, I'm teaching high school special education. I'm in charge of the behavior management unit. Mostly higher-level learners with a wide variety of emotional disorders. Everybody acknowledges it as the toughest job in the school, but I really feel I'm where I belong.
Thanks again, everyone!
Duck, I'm teaching high school special education. I'm in charge of the behavior management unit. Mostly higher-level learners with a wide variety of emotional disorders. Everybody acknowledges it as the toughest job in the school, but I really feel I'm where I belong.
Thanks again, everyone!
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It couldn't have happened to a better man :guitarist
My warmest congrats to you :-6
My warmest congrats to you :-6
Live Life with
PASSION!:guitarist
PASSION!:guitarist
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That must be a very challanging job ACC. Well, anyway, Congradulations!
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To Sir with love:-4
I mean this in a purely heterosexual way ACC.:wah:
I mean this in a purely heterosexual way ACC.:wah:
- Kathy Ellen
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Hey Accountable:-4
I am so happy for you...sending lots of good vibes for you and your kids...
You deserve the best....wish you were in our school.....We need all the best teachers that we can get:-6
I am so happy for you...sending lots of good vibes for you and your kids...
You deserve the best....wish you were in our school.....We need all the best teachers that we can get:-6
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:-4 Ah, you've been a teacher all year long, and will be for many more. Way to go, AC!
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Of course you are !
You were always a teacher for real.
Wise up and get with the program.
Of course you are !
You were always a teacher for real.
Wise up and get with the program.
I AM AWESOME MAN
- Accountable
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Thanks Cher, Duck, & Kathy.
YZ, We don't have that many white kids in the whole school. :wah: We're 99% Hispanic, so sometimes I feel mighty white, especially when another teacher says to a student, "Mija, don't be such a chola! You know you're not allowed to wear chaklas." :-2 but I'm learning too.
chonsigirl wrote: :-4 Ah, you've been a teacher all year long, and will be for many more. Way to go, AC!Nomad wrote: Of course you are !
You were always a teacher for real.
Wise up and get with the program.Yes, ma'am. Yes, sir. :yh_glasse Thank you both!
YZ, We don't have that many white kids in the whole school. :wah: We're 99% Hispanic, so sometimes I feel mighty white, especially when another teacher says to a student, "Mija, don't be such a chola! You know you're not allowed to wear chaklas." :-2 but I'm learning too.
chonsigirl wrote: :-4 Ah, you've been a teacher all year long, and will be for many more. Way to go, AC!Nomad wrote: Of course you are !
You were always a teacher for real.
Wise up and get with the program.Yes, ma'am. Yes, sir. :yh_glasse Thank you both!
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"Mr Chips?? :wah: Everyone does call me sir, though."
To Sir With Love...
EDIT ! EDIT !
I see this has already been done, please disregard.
Good Job WiseGuy !
To Sir With Love...
EDIT ! EDIT !
I see this has already been done, please disregard.
Good Job WiseGuy !
I AM AWESOME MAN
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Congratulations AC, I'm really happy for you, as I know you love working with the kids so much, so for this to happen to you is wonderful, and really couldn't happen to a nicer guy if you ask me!!
All the best for the future AC, I'm sure you will love every minute!! :-6
All the best for the future AC, I'm sure you will love every minute!! :-6
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Accountable;833525 wrote:
So, with all the pomp of offering someone a tissue, I've been acknowledged as a professional educator. I've been invited back for another round. I'm still a bit numb.
I come late to the party but all power to you Sir :-6
To make the decision to take a total change of direction and then to move into the hardest area of your chosen field is commendable.
To carry it through into reality is magnificent.
To excel once you're there is beyond words.
Accountable, I salute you!
So, with all the pomp of offering someone a tissue, I've been acknowledged as a professional educator. I've been invited back for another round. I'm still a bit numb.
I come late to the party but all power to you Sir :-6
To make the decision to take a total change of direction and then to move into the hardest area of your chosen field is commendable.
To carry it through into reality is magnificent.
To excel once you're there is beyond words.
Accountable, I salute you!
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Congratulations Acc.
Well done to you & yes you do have a tough job,but very rewarding all the same.:-6
Well done to you & yes you do have a tough job,but very rewarding all the same.:-6
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