Templejazz Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Greetings all!!! I'm pleased to announce that I successfully interviewed for a middle school music teaching position in the Chester Upland School District last week and have just today received word that I GOT THE JOB!!! They want me to start in a week!! The job requires both work in instrumental and vocal music and will basically be a free-reign kind of position, as the program in the school district has taken a bit of a nose-dive in the past several years and they're looking for someone to lift it up again. I'm scared Sh*tless!!!!!!!!! This will possibly be my last week of checking in regularly for a while, as I will no long have consistent PC access and I no doubt will have my hands full trying to get settled in this new job. It's funny, I spent so long waiting for this and now I'm just totally beside myself and my emotions are going nuts....Happiness, anxious, eager, scared, and just plain excited. I just wanted to spread the good news and I hope everyone is having a fine day!!!!! Peace! Bill Giffear Quote
Ed S Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congratulations and best of luck. Sounds like a great position. Quote
Dan Gould Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congrats. I am sure this will NOT be a case of "be careful what you wish for, you just may get it" Quote
Templejazz Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congrats. I am sure this will NOT be a case of "be careful what you wish for, you just may get it" Funny, my mom actually said that to me. Quote
GA Russell Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congrats Templejazz! Maybe you'll have the next Coltrane among your students! Quote
jazzbo Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congrats! I KNOW you will do a great job! Quote
Templejazz Posted September 29, 2003 Author Report Posted September 29, 2003 Thanks everybody. I hope so Lon. I suppose it's natural for me to feel some trepidation going into this. I just hope I don't screw up too bad. Guess this is where all that networking pays off. I got some people to call!! Pick their brains and such. Quote
Christiern Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Presumably, you went to the job interview knowing that you are qualified for the position. Unless you have suddenly developed a tin ear, I would say that you are still qualified. Go in there with that knowledge, don't let fade the belief in yourself that accompanied you to that interview. Remember, too, that you did well in the interview. When we want something badly enough, we give a little extra to get it. Good luck, I'm sure that all will go well. Quote
Brad Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congratulations. My music teacher (and my son's, as well) has made a great contribution to our lives and I'm sure you'll do as well. Plus, now you have the opportunity to spend more money on Mosaics and other reissues Quote
catesta Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 When we want something badly enough, we give a little extra to get it. This was my exact philosophy this morning when only one sesame seed bagel was left. Seriously, congratulations TJ. Quote
maren Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Plus, now you have the opportunity to spend more money on Mosaics and other reissues And write them off on your taxes as professional development??!! Congratulations! Quote
shawn·m Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congratulations! And when you run across a kid that’s thinking of quitting band, please do what you can to talk him out of it. Damn, I regret dropping music. Quote
A Lark Ascending Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Good luck, Templejazz. Teaching is a fantastically rewarding job - full of headaches and heartaches but I know I wouldn't want to do anything else (except perhaps play jazz piano...slight problem there!!!). You'll hit difficulties, bolshie kids and the horrors of paperwork but don't lose sight of why you want to do it. One kid clicking into what you are trying to put over will carry you through a thousand disappointments. I've got five new teachers in my Faculty this year so can appreciate your apprehension. Always, always seek help and advice if you are stuck, unsure or feel out of your depth. The biggest mistake new teachers make is thinking that if they can't do it on their own then they've failed. You'll be astonished how quickly you'll move from inexperienced newbie to old hand. I have people working for me with three and four years experience who seem like they've been doing it for a lifetime...and are still full of enthusiasm! Good luck, once more. Quote
Guest Chaney Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 When we want something badly enough, we give a little extra to get it. This was my exact philosophy this morning when only one sesame seed bagel was left. Seriously, congratulations TJ. Bastard! That bagel had MY name on it! If you care enough to be nervous, you're sure to do an excellent job. Quote
sidewinder Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congratulations and the very best of luck ! Quote
Jazzmoose Posted September 29, 2003 Report Posted September 29, 2003 Congratulations! And when you run across a kid that’s thinking of quitting band, please do what you can to talk him out of it. Damn, I regret dropping music. No kidding! At least you can clue him in to J. J. Johnson and Jack Teagarden instead of letting him think the trombone was stupid... Good luck, Templejazz. Not that you'll need it! Quote
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