Another Chance

Update: The interview lasted from 1-3. At 4:40, she called and offered me the job, which begins on Monday and requires a 3 year agreement. I am accepting the position this morning, and will be "shadowing" the long-term sub on Thursday and Friday! Thanks for your support!

Yesterday, at around 2:00 in the afternoon, I received a phone call from the principal at Chandler Creek Elementary school.

"Would you be interested in interviewing for a 5th grade position at Chandler Creek in the Greer/Taylors area?" she asked.

Naturally, I said that I would. When she asked why I resigned from my previous position, I informed her that I was looking to explore another school format, to find where I fit in. We set up an interview for 1:00 Tuesday afternoon (today).

I immediately called my previous principal to find out what my PACT scores were like from last year, so I had that information at hand. Unfortunately, he was not available at the time. After picking up Mandy and Andrew from school, I sent Dr. K. an e-mail asking for the same information. He called me almost immediately, and let me know that he just got off the phone with the principal at Chandler Creek!

He pretty much told me everything they talked about, and exactly what he told her. He was EXTREMELY flattering to me, and has wished me much luck in my interview. He even told me that, if he had a position available at this time, he would hire me back. Dr. K. said I had a really great shot at this position.

When I hung up the phone, I was just about in tears! It was so nice to hear these positive things from my previous employer. He has been extremely supportive.

Paul and I just celebrated our 12th anniversary on Sunday, and we lamented that we were beginning "lucky 13"! So far, it seems that it may actually be a lucky year.

So, if you are so inclined, and you read this before 1 pm today, I would really appreciate a prayer said on my behalf.

I love you all!

Jess

Andrew on TV

Check out this link to see Andrew...

His teacher won the "Golden Apple" award, and they filmed this.

Thinking...

You know, I feel like I should blog, but I just don't have anything interesting to write about.

So I won't until I feel an urge.

Don't give up on me yet...just be patient.

Jess