Yesterday was crazy.
It all started with an interview up in Ashton, Idaho.
Initially I was just interviewing for a kindergarten or a 5th grade position at Ashton Elementary School. But then they informed me that there was also a 6th grade opening at the the middle/high school just a block or two down the road, and that I would also be interviewing for that position. There were 6 people interviewing me: a 5th grade teacher, a kindergarten teacher, a 3rd grade teacher, the current principal at the elementary school (who is moving to the middle/high school next year), the future principal of the elementary school, and the assistant principal from the middle/high school. The interview went really well! I was proud that I didn't let my nerves get to me. I answered every question in the best way I possibly could have.
When I left the interview, I got about 15 minutes away when I received a phone call from Niel Williams (the current principal of the elementary school/ future principal of the middle/high school). He asked how far out of town I was, and if I would be willing to come back for another little interview with the 6th grade team. Of course I said yes. He then told me that they really wanted me to be an employee of their district, and that they were just fighting over whether they should put me in 5th or 6th grade. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face! At that point, I felt like I already had a job... I was stoked!
I went back for the second interview, where I pretty much gave the same answers to the same questions, but then they went over all the logistics of working at the middle/high school. Then I left to go back home.
Once again I had driven about 15 minutes when I got another phone call from Niel Williams. But this time it was to offer me a job! So, I am thrilled to let you know that after 41 applications in 5 different school districts, and after 4 interviews, I have accepted a position as a 6th grade math and science teacher, and 7th grade PE teacher. I am so excited! He also asked if I would be interested in being a soccer coach for their school.... which is a no brainer for me! Nothing is really set in stone for that, though :)
This will probably be a really long post, so you can stop reading here, if you'd like. Clearly am just really excited that I was offered a teaching position... and one that I am really looking forward to!
When I left the interview, I got about 15 minutes away when I received a phone call from Niel Williams (the current principal of the elementary school/ future principal of the middle/high school). He asked how far out of town I was, and if I would be willing to come back for another little interview with the 6th grade team. Of course I said yes. He then told me that they really wanted me to be an employee of their district, and that they were just fighting over whether they should put me in 5th or 6th grade. I couldn't wipe the smile off my face! At that point, I felt like I already had a job... I was stoked!
I went back for the second interview, where I pretty much gave the same answers to the same questions, but then they went over all the logistics of working at the middle/high school. Then I left to go back home.
Once again I had driven about 15 minutes when I got another phone call from Niel Williams. But this time it was to offer me a job! So, I am thrilled to let you know that after 41 applications in 5 different school districts, and after 4 interviews, I have accepted a position as a 6th grade math and science teacher, and 7th grade PE teacher. I am so excited! He also asked if I would be interested in being a soccer coach for their school.... which is a no brainer for me! Nothing is really set in stone for that, though :)
This will probably be a really long post, so you can stop reading here, if you'd like. Clearly am just really excited that I was offered a teaching position... and one that I am really looking forward to!
You can now consider me a North Fremont Husky!
There is a picture of my school! It is actually pretty new. It was just built in 2004. So that is fun!
I know that you probably don't care nearly as much as I do, but if for some reason you want to read a little bit more about the school, here is the link to the website:
When I was talking to my dad about my job, he just asked me a little bit about Ashton, Idaho. The conversation went a little bit like this:
Dad: "So how big is Ashton?"
Me: "SUPER tiny."
Dad: "Like the size of Kuna?"
Me: "No. Like way smaller."
Dad: "Haha... way smaller than Kuna?!?"
Me: "Yah!"
Dad: "Is there a grocery store?"
Me: "No, I don't think so. I don't even think there is a stop light. There is a gas station, though. And Big Jud's." :)
Later I found out that the current population of Ashton is 1,117. Not even joking. The entire population of the city is smaller than the population of the high school I graduated from. Pretty little! Ashton is a 30 minute drive north of Rexburg. For the job I have right now, I drive 30 minutes south of Rexburg to Idaho Falls, so this drive will be pretty comparable to what I am already doing... just the opposite direction.
In the interview, Niel Williams, the Vice Principal, and the 6th grade team explained to me what my schedule would look like. This is what they told me it would be:
1st Period: Prep
2nd Period: Prep (because the 6th graders go to PE at this time.)
3rd Period: Math (with class #1)
4th Period: Science (with class #1)
Home Room
Lunch
Home Room
Lunch
5th Period: Math (with class #2)
6th Period: Science (with class #2)
7th Period: PE (with the 7th graders)
School is in session from 8:00-3:15 on Monday-Thursday, and 8:00-1:55 on Fridays. Each period is 51 minutes long.
Anyway. I am so happy! I knew that I was going to accept the first position I was offered, so I prayed really hard that the first position I was offered would be one that would make me happy. I prayed that I would get a job at a school that needed me the most. And I truly know that my prayers were answered. I am so grateful that I get to be a teacher!
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