Well - here I am... for those of you wondering out there my second interview went well. (or at least I think it did.) I was as honest, open and me as I could be - maybe that's a bad thing - but I really tried to be relaxed and casual and fun. There were 5 people in the committee mtg - two teachers, a parent, a superinterndent's assistant and the principal. It was a little intimidating b/c they ask how I use technology in my classroom - uh hello? what technology? I don't even have a screen to use an overhead projector... I've had a dead bulb in my classroom since November that leaves a dark space in my room. I have four busted computers... and how do I use technology? well - i saved myself by saying this is how I would use technology if I had it in my room...
What else did they ask? They asked about assessments, SS curriculum, knowing my students, etc... so I think it went well - but I was stupid for not asking - what was the next stage in the process.. I have no idea if I should be preparing a demo lesson or if this is it... I really don't want to do a demo - I think they're stupid - it's a false representation of what you would really look like in a room - but whatever - if they want it - I'll do it - but that would make me a bit nervous. I wonder if they would put a candidate through two interviews and a demo and then not hire them at all - obviously they thing that the teacher has some potential to ask to see them again... but who knows - it's totally up to them....

If it doesn't work out - it was a great experience and it has made this whole interview/finidng a job in westchester more possible and less scary. So... if it doesn't work out - I'll keep looking...if it does work out - then I'll be singing HIS praises!

Other than that - I think I have a new cavity - just in time for my annual check up next week... argh - I hope it's not and I just have something jammed in between my teeth - but I have a feeling it's a cavity... =P

Other than that - there's not much - JA SPJ and I are babysitting this Friday - it should be pretty exciting. I'm psyched - it should be fun to hang out with the babes while their parents have a fun night out! hee hee

well - anyway - i'm getting sleepy - have a good night all...

love jkoahn

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what to say today - Happy Mother's Day!

first things first...
Thanks to all who prayed for me for my interview on Friday - all went well - God carried me through every moment and I spoke as clearly as I could. =P I was a little bit of a butthead because I have been waiting for a phone call from them about a second interview. So I figured they didn't call on Friday so I guess I'll have to wait until Monday. Well - this morning, I decided to check my email - because I haven't checked email in days - and guess what? There's an email from them scheduling my second interview for this Wed night! AHHHH! Guess what else? the email was sent at 12:44pm on Friday afternoon. That was literally minutes after I left the office. I was in my car in the parking lot at 12:45pm. How amazing is that? So anyway - this part is the most difficult - I will be interviewed by parents, teachers and administrators. They will ask me to produce a writing sample and they will interview me for hours - so they say... I'm a little nervous and of course - I have nothing to wear...

Well - this position is not exactly what I was looking for - but I's always said that I'm willing to change... so I guess that's what I'm doing.... the position is a 5th grade teacher - teacher 3 sections of Social Studies and 2 sections of Language Arts. But I would be doing that with 4 groups of kids.... It's a bit confusing but totally cool... The Social Studies curriculum in 5th grade is Economics and Civics... so they asked if I'd be comfortable teaching that... I am willing to learn and I've got the whoel summer - so why not? So I've done a little research and I've discovered that there's a NYS test in Social Studies in 5th grade - woah! It's multiple choice, short answer and an essay - total pressure on these kids! I have a lot of studying to do... hee hee - that is - if I get the position.

So, I had a great feeling about the school - it's large, but has small class sizes - they say there are 22-24 kids per room! Can you imagine -there are 36 in my classroom now! BUt we'll see what happens...

I just ask for continuous prayer as I prepare for this week's interview...

Also - what do I do about my school? Do I tell my principal? Do I wait until I get an offer? Is it ethical to tell her now?

argh. orayer prayer prayer

love
jkoahn