I taught middle school science for fifteen years and I have only taught high school English for two, so I still feel a bit like a new teacher. The past two years have been about adjusting to high school students and immersing myself in a new content area. That's why I was so excited to participate in the VCET academy last month; it gave me a chance to think deeply about what I want to do in my classroom. I came home after a week of reading, writing, talking, and thinking about what I believe and want to do, and realized that although I'm super energized, I'm also a bit overwhelmed.
I ordered a few books and started reading them and now I'm feeling even more out of my depth than before, especially with so little time remaining before school starts. I know I could start my classes and pull out some favorite activities and lessons that worked last year, and in fact, I know I will use some of them; I can't throw out everything and start completely new, but at the same time, I don't want to cling to the familiar just because it would be easier.
For now, I'll get back to my reading and trust that the combination of my enthusiasm and experience will help guide me as I start sketching out my plans.
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