I've been reluctant to begin this year. Our fearless leader hit us with a scolding over our school grade on Monday and most of the faculty were not pleased. Imagine if we told kids that they had to do better when they scored a B! Needless to say, the data did not go down well. Morale was not great and I was right there with my colleagues albeit with a knowledge that none of it really mattered.
Today was orientation. I met about 25 or 30 of my 87 Pre-IB English students and 4 of my journalism students. They are charming, smart, and ready to go to work. I remember why I do this. I hope all, or at least most, of my colleagues are feeling the same way. If so, we'll be just fine. Thank you, God, for youth and energy and another year in the classroom immersed in language.
