Living in a college town (especially Auburn), going back to school affects everyone. Restaurants, the movie theater, and grocery stores are more crowded. Traffic increases exponentially. But for the last two years, it's just been a saying - something that happens around us. Yes, Chris works for the University, but he didn't get off for the summer, so it's not like he's going back. He does get very busy at the beginning of the year. Work has been crazy the last two weeks. I think he's stayed late every day except Monday (and that's because the University closed due to tornados). But it usually slows down a bit after the first few weeks of the semester pass.
This year, I've gone back to school. Not as a student, but as a teacher. I'm an assistant teacher at Parkway Baptist Church Preschool Program. I'm in a classroom with 12 3-year-olds and the head teacher, Mrs. Leslie. She's fantastic! I really love working with her. My first day on the job was during staff planning week. I was just a substitute then, and I was taking care of the staff kids so their moms could plan for the year. I was called in Monday for this week (Aug. 25-29) because some teachers were out sick. As it turned out, one of the assistants had to take another job and was unable to commit for the year, so I was offered the assistant position and happily accepted. Tuesday will be my first day as an actual assistant and not a sub (because Monday is a holiday). I work from 8:30-12:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. I can also still sub on Wednesdays and Fridays if they need me. The hours are fantastic, the pay is great, and the holidays correspond with the University, so Chris and I don't have to worry about when we can get away during the holidays. I'm on cloud nine, and I'm sure I'll have many more updates later.
This year, I've gone back to school. Not as a student, but as a teacher. I'm an assistant teacher at Parkway Baptist Church Preschool Program. I'm in a classroom with 12 3-year-olds and the head teacher, Mrs. Leslie. She's fantastic! I really love working with her. My first day on the job was during staff planning week. I was just a substitute then, and I was taking care of the staff kids so their moms could plan for the year. I was called in Monday for this week (Aug. 25-29) because some teachers were out sick. As it turned out, one of the assistants had to take another job and was unable to commit for the year, so I was offered the assistant position and happily accepted. Tuesday will be my first day as an actual assistant and not a sub (because Monday is a holiday). I work from 8:30-12:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. I can also still sub on Wednesdays and Fridays if they need me. The hours are fantastic, the pay is great, and the holidays correspond with the University, so Chris and I don't have to worry about when we can get away during the holidays. I'm on cloud nine, and I'm sure I'll have many more updates later.
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