Sunday, August 11, 2013

The Beginning of the End

Tomorrow is the first day of school for teachers. It will be my 36th first day!! I am so exited!

I work at Chets Creek Elementary, the best school in Jacksonville and alright, probably anywhere in the whole world! I had the great fortune of opening this school and have worked as the guidance counselor there for 16 years. I absolutely love my job. Even so, this is my last, first day back. I have done five years of DROP and will be retiring Sept. 1. 

I will not be the guidance counselor when I go back tomorrow, so I will have the luxury of opening the school year in a much calmer manner than usual. That will be a bit different for me, but I am ready for this new challenge. Kathi Nelson, an awesome teacher that has been patiently waiting for me to retire, will be our new counselor. I am so happy for her and she will do an absolutely fabulous job!! I can just relax and be the good will ambassador for three weeks :)

Chets Creek has a theme each year and tomorrow we are "Taking a Walk on the Wild Side." We get to spend part of our day at the Jacksonville Zoo. It will be such fun!! I can hardly wait to see the decorations all over the school, our teachers are so very creative! And my friend KK with her trusty side kicks,  always add the extra special ingredients that make the whole place magical! My principal, Susan Phillips, will lead us on an adventure that will inspire us for the whole year. Yes, it is the best place in the world to work!!

I am so very excited to be embarking on the next leg of my life journey, but also sad to be leaving my precious work family. I am doing the happy dance with a bit of reluctance on the side. Bring it on, I am ready!!




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