Teacher Diaries

Week 1

August 17, 2015
As she drove down the road, the tune of Newsboys in the background, excitement bubbled within her. After a year of yearning to be in the classroom, she couldn't believe that she would soon be signing papers that would officially give her the chance to teach again and be a part of children's lives.

4 Days Earlier
She loved the small town feel of the town, as she drove towards the school. She made a left turn and pulled up alongside the sidewalk, and put the SUV in park. As she walked to the main entrance, she looked up at the stately, three story, brick building. When she entered the main office, a pungent smell seeped into her nostrils. 
"Hi, are you the new 6th grade teacher?" The secretary queried.
"Yes," she said.
"Nice to meet you. I'll go back and tell the principal that you're here," she said, walking towards the Principal's office.
As she waited, she took a seat, looking at the burgundy carpeted floors and wooden desk.
"You can go on back," the secretary said.
As she walked towards the principal's office, she looked straight on.

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She tapped her pen on the desk as the lady provided her with the proper forms to sign. She signed the forms, a smile on her lips.
"Congratulations," the lady said, handing her a copy of her clearance form.
She smiled, praising God as she walked back her SUV. Her heart's desire was finally a beautiful fulfillment.

August 18, 2015
She felt the piercing feeling of fear at her core as she laid in her bed. This change was starting to feel overwhelming. With such a new start, at a new school, and new location she started to feel like she couldn't move forward. During her devotion time she felt led to read Joshua 1:9. As she read the words, she allowed them to sink in. "Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest." She felt the icy feeling of fear dissolve, as courage began to swell up in her heart and mind. She could move forward in this because God was with her. He had confirmed that He had brought her to this very place.

August 19, 2015
During open house, she met many wonderful students.
"Hi!" she exclaimed when a student walked in, her family behind her. "Welcome. My name is Ms. Williams. What is your name?" she asked, shaking her hand.
"-------."
"Nice to meet you," Ms Williams said as the young lady stood, still shaking Ms. Williams' hand, a smile on her face.
"This is actually who will be in your class," her mom said, stepping up and introducing her younger daughter.

After meeting her and all of her students, she was so excited to see the students again on Monday. She felt like open house was a prelude to the first day of school. This year was going to be a good year, she thought.

August 20, 2015
Caught in the bustle of preparing for the first day of class, she stopped and took a deep breathe at her desk. Then she let it out. She was surprised at how a simple breath allowed her to release stress and continue with preparing. Excitement bubbled up inside of her at the thought of meeting her students.

August 21, 2015
She tapped her foot as the cool air blew softly on her skin from the rattling air conditioner. She rubbed her arms, the chill bumps lumpy under her fingers.
She looked at the facilitator at the front of the room as she explained how to set up a canva account. The computer lab had a welcoming feel. She was excited to be on her way to preparing for the first day of class for her students. She would complete everything in time, by God's precious grace.

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