Sunday, May 23, 2010
Grade Level Change
I recently was informed that my elementary school will be losing a section of our 4th grade team. Unfortunately, the teacher that is being affected is me. This is my third year teaching 4th grade, 2nd in the current school district I work in. Options for a grade level next year are 2nd, 3rd, and 5th grade. The 3rd grade position would be in my building, the other positions are in different elementary school. Next year will be my tenure year and these decisions are all very important to my future. If I go to 3rd grade, same administration, same coworkers, but a whole new grade level to learn and teach. If I go to another school, I will have new administration, new coworkers, and a new grade level to learn. There are many pros to teaching both older students and younger students. I am fortunate to have a position at my school, and looking forward to how things will play out over time.
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Brannigan,
ReplyDeleteGood luck with making such an important decision. I have to tell you that I am biased. I teach fifth grade and love it! Fifth graders are great fun. They are very smart and capable, but don't have that "too cool for school" attitude until later in the spring! Many years ago I student taught in 3rd grade and enjoyed them as well, but the two grade levels are very different. You are lucky that you are being given a choice. No looking back!
~Julie