You are not going to believe this! My new student went one whole week without an office referral or any hole punches on his Tiger card! Now, that's progress! I was congratulating him on doing such a good job with his behavior this week; I asked him what changed. He stopped and thought for a moment and then said, "My attitude." Wow, an insightful kid! He has not been a perfect angel my no means, but he is definitely becoming a better student.
I'm glad this student has done better this week, because I really don't need the extra stress. The year is in full swing now: meetings, paperwork, lesson plans, emails, professional development, you name it. It seems more and more is required of teachers that take away from the time we can spend with students. I refuse to do those things when students are in my classroom, so that means that I have to do them after school or at home at night or on the weekend. I'm working later and taking too much work home. If the real world only knew how hard teachers really work. It is one of the most difficult jobs I have ever had.
It takes your mind, your soul, and your energy to be successful. Thank goodness, I know the source of my strength! That is through Jesus Christ my Savior! He is the one I run to when I feel weak. I rest in Him.
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13
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