I started thinking about the new school year today. Although I've been working part-time doing some odds and ends, I officially start back on August 10th (a week earlier than many other schools in this district), because I work at a school that is considered a "turnaround" school. It is one that has made a grade of F, as measured by the FCAT, or whose school performance has dropped dramatically in one or more targeted areas during the previous year. Mine is also an inner city school.
I love my job - and actually decided to transfer to this school from a very high-performing school. I believe in the vision of our principal and that our students have real needs. I spend long hours and weekends with my fellow teachers and the students in order to create a culture of family and learning. I truly believe that they are the ones who will be able to rise above many of the obstacles that their parents and grandparents have been unable to and that we are there to help them, guide them and teach them through this process.
I am humbled, everyday, when I walk through the doors of my school.
Is it hard work? You betcha! Do I have days that I wonder if I was in my right mind to make the transfer? Many evenings, when I miss time with my family and friends. But I am constantly reminded of this particular Bible verse:
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
It just reaffirms me, everyday.
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