ready?

Am I ready to teach?  Can I handle the pressure that's going to be put on me in the coming days, weeks, and months?  I just drove to Jackson from Oxford, and so I had a lot of time to think.  I don't know if it's a good thing or bad thing, but I don't actually feel nervous about the teaching aspect of things.  I'm actually ready to dive into teaching.  The thought of teaching these kids is really getting me excited.  I am nervous about other things though.

I have yet to find a place to live and I start orientation tomorrow.  This is probably what's stressing me out the most right now.  It's really frustrating not knowing where I'm going to be sleeping over the next week or two.  Luckily, I have some really great MTC comrades who are letting me crash at their place for the next few days.  This has given me a little confidence knowing that I can count on my classmates to be there when I need them.  I like that we can lean on each other if need be.

The other thing I'm worried about is the organizational side of teaching.  I really want to get organized and I have so many "great" ideas ready to go for my class and my room.  It's just that I never really get everything done that I want to.  This happens either because I forget, or I procrastinate too much.  I'm really going to make more of a conscious effort to get things ready this time.

Now on to the good stuff.  I really feel confident on the actual teaching side of things.  I get really pumped up every time I think about getting in front of a classroom full of students.  It's also comforting to know that Mr. Williams will be teaching at the same school as myself.  I've been observing him teach these past two and a half weeks, and I know that he's a really good teacher.  If I ever need anything, he'll be there for me to pick his brain.  He should also know that I'm there for him.  We both know that our principal is going to be the bomb-diggity as well.  We have heard nothing but great things about him all summer long.

All in all, once I find a place to live and get settled in I think that things will be great.  I can't wait to decorate my room and get to know all of my fellow teachers.  Thank you to all who have prepared me to get ready for teaching this summer.  I don't think there is a group of teachers more prepared than us at MTC.  Good night to all and I can't wait to see you all again in 3 weeks.