Sorry I haven't been updating my blog... it's hard to update when I am so busy :) No complaints though. Most days, I absolutely love my job and couldn't imagine anywhere else. I thank God that He sent me to Erwin. That's on most days--on the days where I get cussed out, hit, or disrespected, I do not love my job. I'll give you a quick recap.
Last week, I was trying to read with one of my boys when he attempted to slap me. Now, let me say that he has behavior problems and wasn't on any of his medicine. BUT--he still knows its wrong to slap someone. So, I had to write him up and sent him to the vice principal. He was suspended and a meeting with his mom was set up. She just didn't understand why we had to suspend him. What a world we live in.
Today I was helping a group of students with a test. Michael Jordan was in the group and he was playing with some money. I asked him 2 times to put it up, and he wouldn't, so I took it from him. Of course I was going to give it back to him, but he proceeded to stand up and YELL "mother****er" in front of all the other students!! I was so mad at him, but I had to act cool. I removed him from the situation where I could calm him down and talk to him. He is so impulsive.
Today, we had many visitors at the E. One of these visitors included the superintedent of Jefferson County Schools. The special ed people were there and came to watch me teach for about 5 minutes. I felt like I was back in school being observed. I think the lesson went well, and I was happy when they left. I wasn't fired today, so I must have done okay.
I have learned that these kids need so much, but will take so much more. I have learned to guard my heart, but give them everything I have. It's a tough world at the E, but I couldn't imagine being anywhere else. :)
