My Dream Job CAN Be Found In Utah!

After months of searching, applying and interviewing for numerous teaching jobs, I have finally found my dream job! Here is the story of how it all came about...

Yesterday morning I got a call from a principal in South Jordan asking me if I would like to interview for a position at his school. Of course, still being unemployed, I eagerly said yes. I pulled out my planner and penciled in Elk Ridge Middle School Thursday June 26, 8:30am. Not even 30 minutes later, I got another phone call from a number I didn't recognize. I answered, curiosity easily visible on my face. Another interview. I yet again pulled out my planner and penciled in Brockbank Jr. High Thursday June 26, 10am. As I penciled in this second interview I remembered one possible disastrous scenario to this whole thing. The grave yard shift that I was scheduled to work the night before. It was my first day back at the hospital. All possible disasters were running through my head.. falling asleep at the wheel on my way to the interview, stumbling over my words during the interview and appearing as uneducated as one might feel after going 24+ hours with no sleep... But none the less, I was bound and determined to, well, for lack of better words, kick ass in both of these interviews. I worked the grave shift from 11pm to 7am Wednesday night. Toward the end of my shift I started getting ready for the interviews- using the portable bathroom complete with face wash towels, hair spray, toothbrush and toothpaste, and make up. Once I got off, I headed down to get my tetnus shot (which I had forgotten I had also scheduled for Thursday morning). I left the hospital by 730am- stopped to get some caffine to get me going- and was on my way to South Jordan. I had a great interview with the principal at Elk Ridge- found out that if I were to take that job I would be teaching straight US History and I would be in a portable... Didn't seem like too bad of a deal. The principal told me he would let me know next week so once that interview was over, I headed to the other side of the valley (and when I say other side, I really mean other side!) I got to Brockbank quite a bit earlier than I had anticipated and found myself just sitting in the parking lot... since I was in Magna, it's not like there were any stores or anything I could just wander for a half an hour... So, once I got sick of waiting, I walked in and introduced my self and began interview number 2. At Brockbank I would be teaching 2 class periods of Geography and 4 class periods of an exploratory language course for which there is no state curriculum so I would basically get to teach what I wanted, introducing students to languages and cultures around the world. Oh, and there is an advisory period each day too where I would also get to teach what ever I wanted... they suggested I teach some Italian! So, needless to say, by the end of the interview I was drooling and really wanted this position. As for my classroom, at this point, they don't have a clue where they would stick me could be in a 60 year old building, a new building or a portable... who knows... But still, not a bad deal. At the end of the interview the vice principal told me she had a few more interviews to conduct and she would let me know as soon as they made a decision and I was on my way back to Salt Lake to hopefully get some sleep!

I headed home pondering the mornings events, amazed that I was able to pull everything off so well.. I must say, I really think I did kick ass in both of the interviews! The principal at Brockbank must have thought so as well because as I was merging onto the 201 heading into the city, she called me and asked me if I wanted the position. Of course I told her YES!!! while trying to not scream in her ear. She told me that both she and the counselor that interviewed me were very impressed and felt that I would make a great match for their school!!!! I was so excited I couldn't contain it... I resisted the urge to call every living soul I know and tell them. I'm so proud of myself! So, tomorrow I get to go sign my first teaching contract and pick up textbooks and start planning my first year of teaching! I can't wait!
This is Brockbank Jr. High located in Magna. Yes, I realize it is out in the boonies but I am so thrilled nonetheless! I couldn't have done it without all the support and love you all have given me throughout the years! I love you all!!!

Buona Notte a Tutti!!! ok, I hope you all have a great afternoon...I'm off to bed!