On the Up Beat

Not that anything has happened yet, but things are ever so slightly looking up for my job prospects. I have subbed at Lausanne the past two days in the same classroom, thereby getting to know both the students and the teachers of that grade fairly well. Not only do I seem to have gained the approval of that department (in addition now to other Lausanne depts), but I learned that high praise of myself has circulated around the schools and into the ears of a few people with sway. Of course, this is all fine and dandy and depends entirely on the spare chance of an opening. Still, whether this year or another, when a Lang. Arts position does appear, I feel fairly confident that my name will be near the top of the list, of candidates, that is.

And, when I got home, a message from the Vice Principal of Germantown High School awaited me - saying that they have a long-term English sub position, and am I interested? What surprises the heck out of me is ... how did she get my name and information? I haven't subbed a day in the county public schools yet (first day tomorrow) and have never even set a foot inside GHS halls. Not that I'm complaining, don't get me wrong. Just surprised. Of course, I'm sure she called other people as well. Who knows, the job may be suicidal for all I know.

... I'm not pessimistic, I swear. I'd just prefer to be prepared for the worst. Either I'll get a pleasant surprise or at least be prepared. We'll just have to wait and find out!

So yeah, my first day in the public school sector. Scary! I've been warned that some schools are great, others are nightmares.. wish me luck!