I actually really enjoy subbing. It is never the same, always interesting and you get to see a whole slew of different teaching styles. That said, I have been hunting for a permanent teaching gig for a while now. Well, a potential opportunity has come my way and I'm excited. Then again, if it comes through, I will have my own classroom and I'd be lying if I didn't admit to being a touch terrified at the same time.

May is the time when the school boards start hiring for the next year. I applied to a pile of jobs and two weeks ago I got my first bite. I had a chat over the phone with a principal about a 1.0 Grade 8 gig from Sept-June next year. Turns out that this school has 2 positions. The first is a mainstream gr.8 class that will have management challenges. The second is .5 Grade 8 gifted and .5 intermediate special education. I think I'm being considered for both. I was told that for either job I'd have to take an AQ class in Special Education. As it always is in this silly game we call life, this opportunity comes at a price ~ albeit a small one given that I'd actually have a consistent paycheck... our summer Europe trip would be temporarily and indefinitely shelved as I'd have to take this course over the summer.

Of course nothing is a given, at this point I just have an interview on Monday. It sounds crazy but I have a good feeling about it all... I am going to be positive. Subbing has been consistent since I started so if that's where I'm at come fall, so be it. I just wanted the chance for you all to either see me succeed in a blaze of glory or be denied! Again! Why have a blog if not to highlight personal misfortune... I should know soon. Wish me luck!