The first days of school...

Tomorrow is the first day of school with kids. I say "with kids" because unofficially, I have been back up at school for the past two and a half weeks, moving, unpacking boxes, setting up my classroom, etc...

I have been thrust back into this school year kicking and screaming. I am so not ready. I have spent many, many hours whining and bitching and crying because I DO NOT want to back at school.

Last year ended badly for me. There were issues with administration and politics and drama that I simply did not want to deal with. I feared the beginning of school like one fears the apocalypse.

But here it is. The first day of school. And here's what I have to say.

Bring it on, Motherfrackers.

My job is to teach children. I may be a math teacher, but I don't teach math. I teach children. I am not going to let the administration tear me apart inside and let my emotions interfere with my ability to do my job. 99% of the time it's just me and those kids alone in the classroom, and it's my job to facilitate their learning.

I've decided that I don't care what the administration says or does or the games they play. I'll do what I'm told to do, and then return to my classroom to do my job. My job, teaching children.

I guess I'm more ready than I thought.

Bring on the kids...