One Prep!

Every time I consider leaving, the school gives me a reason to stay. It's like they have a sixth sense, special antennaes to feel out escaping teachers.

Five years ago they scheduled me to cover the suspension room all day. Yes, to me, this was a reason to stay. I'm warped. A year of being suspended brought me back to my senses and I was ready to mpoe on. They made me a Dean. Two years later, suffocated by work and graduate school, I reached my limits there too. The theater teacher retires and they give me the theater program. One theater class, per session for planning and the chance to see twelve free shows a year. Well, too good to pass up.

Until now. Teaching theater, being a Dean, organizng at least six field trips a semester and teaching a second unrelated prep has out me over the edge. The students want to know why we don't do a school show. The AP wants me to prepare my Support Service class for three different state exams. The teachers want me to fix all thier problem kids.


I actually have a life outside this building. I just got married. I'm leaving for a honeymoon. My rent is being raised another four hundred dollars. I have to be out by February 28th. Occassionally, I like to go to yoga. But, usually my exercise bag just sits, fully packed, next to my desk, in case, I actually have the time to make the 4:15 pm beginner class.

Now, my AP tells me I will only have one prep next semester. My schedule will be to teach two theater class electives. In one room.

How can I say no to that?

But, in the Spring, I am definitely looking for a new job.