The last comments have been written, the last grades entered, and in 5 days my 2nd year at SPH will be complete.
I still remember my uncertainty and apprehension about grade 6 back in July. It was not where I wanted to be, but throughout this year, I have seen unexpected blessings pop up all around: My fun teaching team, my awesome teaching partner, developing personal relationships with my students, challenging myself to get my head wrapped around the PYP, discovering that teaching English for another year has enabled me to discover my desire to write poems and songs. Although, I am happy to say that I will not be teaching English next year, I can say that I have enjoyed learning along with my students.
Next year will hold more new experiences. I will be returning to grade 7, which is familiar; however, I will be teaching science (which is new) and humanities (which is old), and I have been assigned as the year level leader. Even writing that down freaks me out. When I first heard talk of me becoming a leader in grade 7, I was angry and frustrated. I thought to myself “Can I not have ONE year where I do not do something new?” Every year is significantly different. Grade 7…Grade 6… Back to grade 7 as Year Level Leader. Well, I have come to terms with the change for next year. Don’t get me wrong, I am super pumped about science and humanities, and I have accepted being the leader, but I am still nervous about it. All I can say is that it will be another opportunity for God to be my strength and support!! I won’t be able to do it on my own that is for sure.
