Dreaming

So much for my idea of avoiding all things school rated for a month. I've been dreaming about school almost every night... trying to work things through? I did dream up a great first day speech, but forgot most of it by the time I found a pen and paper. I also dreamed dealing with a new crop of ejits - which was not so positive.

I also got a phone call about a teaching job in a small town near my Grandmother's. Somewhat of a dream... close to the right area, but massively small and depressed. It sounded like a great staff to work with, but not the most idea living area. It's a nationally honored school, great programs and a real dedication to student learning and achievement. Later, I thought about working in that type of environment and basically decided that those students are really lucky to have all those great teachers - but what about the students in my current placement? Don't they deserve those types of teachers? I would like to believe that I am that type of teacher and having been around for a year, it's possible that I can now open my mouth and say something like there should be an after school study program that students are required to attend. (They aready pay someone to do it - the students never take advantage of it.)

Of course, there will be a lot of changes this coming year already. Maybe I can sneak my ideas in under the line of sight?