The following school year I taught seventh grade Math. Several of my former students were in my classes once again. This year was a bit different. We had over one thousand students on a campus built for nine hundred.
Teachers were asked to leave their rooms during their planning periods so that other teachers could use the room for their classes. Planning was extremely difficult. There was plenty of tension and frustration that year.
To top everything off, our former Principal had accepted another position. Our new Principal said all the right things before classes began, but quickly made a 180 once school started. Our school culture and climate took a serious hit.
That Spring I graduated from my Master’s program and passed my Principal Certification exam. I was another step closer to the next phase in my career. I began to apply for the Assistant Principal pool in the district.
I applied for the pool and was not selected. I was disappointed but still determined. Teaching was becoming frustrating because I wanted more. During this time I served as team leader but did not know much about leadership. I started to doubt myself and if I would be able to secure an administrative position.
My Life In Education… 