This is the end of my first week at Hampton Cove Middle School. The atmosphere here is much different from Bob Jones. First, it's much smaller--there are only 500 students here, as compared to 2200 at Bob Jones. Second, the atmosphere feels much more relaxed. The teachers arrive at work later, and they visit with each other in the hallways. They seem to enjoy knowing each other. And because this school is so much closer to my house, I'm spending less time on the road and seeing my family a lot more. So, in sum total, this placement feels much more relaxed for me.
With all that said, the slower pace right now is a bit frustrating. I have to observe my cooperating teacher until the spring tests are over. At that point, around April 9, I will begin teaching my unit. Then I will have to quickly wrap up all the loose ends and add the required material to my portfolio. Late April will be busy.
As I read back over this post, I realize that I'm contradicting myself. I want to find ways avoid the often stressful, hectic pace of teaching, and yet right now I'm frustrated with my slow pace. The perfect balance is hard to find and even harder to maintain.
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Teaching (like life) is a series of hills and valleys. Sometimes you're racing to meet six deadlines at once and other times you feel like things are happening in slow motion. Just stay focused and try to maintain an even keel.
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