Well, it's been a while! School and family have been keeping me very busy. I am enjoying my 5 days off for Thanksgiving!
I just wanted to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully, I will talk to you all soon.
Love to all,
Jess
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
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
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
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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
So I won't until I feel an urge.
Don't give up on me yet...just be patient.
Jess
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
A Few Great Reads
I have recently read "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch, and I have to say it is a MUST READ. I originally came across the book in Costco, and thumbed through it. I decided to check it out from the library, but it was on reserve for a while. I finally had the opportunity to read it, and it made me cry. What's more, he succumbed to his cancer about 2 weeks ago, which made the story that much more impactful. If you are interested in a truly inspiring book, this is one to read.
Also, I have read "The QBQ: The Question Behind the Question" by Dan Miller. This one I read back in May, but it is a book that I constantly think about, and has changed the way I view a lot of situations in my life. It is a book about self-accountability. If you have EVER fallen into victim thinking (you know, "Why did this happen to me? Why can't things ever go right for me? When will it be my turn to win?"), then you need to read this book!
I love it when GREAT books come across my path. It is amazing to me that someone else's written words can change my life. I hope they change yours, too.
Also, I have read "The QBQ: The Question Behind the Question" by Dan Miller. This one I read back in May, but it is a book that I constantly think about, and has changed the way I view a lot of situations in my life. It is a book about self-accountability. If you have EVER fallen into victim thinking (you know, "Why did this happen to me? Why can't things ever go right for me? When will it be my turn to win?"), then you need to read this book!
I love it when GREAT books come across my path. It is amazing to me that someone else's written words can change my life. I hope they change yours, too.
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