The Future's So Bright We Need Shades

I love the title of this post for a potential Welcome Board slogan my preschool class might have in the fall. I'm thinking of slogans because this Monday, I was offered and accepted a lead teaching position at LPP! I will be moving up a class to the 3's & 4's, and I'll be co-teaching with Mr. David, who is an amazing amazing teacher. He's incredibly creative, I love being creative, and now we get to be creative together!! I'll be transitioning from part-time to full-time, getting much more teaching experience, making more money, and reducing my free time by a lot. I'm thrilled!!

I'm excited beyond words to be a lead teacher. I didn't think I'd have the opportunity until after I graduated from grad school (which will be next June), but the situation presented itself, and everything fell into place. What I am most excited about is that the 2's & 3's I taught (and loved!) this year will be in my 3's & 4's class this fall. Half of them already moved up this summer, so I'll get to enjoy spending my days with them again starting July 27th. It's a great birthday present :)

I've absolutely loved working with Patty and Keri, the teachers I have been with all year in the 2's& 3's. We were a cohesive, loving team, and our class ran so smoothly. I hope I can implement a lot of our strategies in the 3's & 4's class. They've taught me so much, and I'm glad they'll still be right next door for me to turn to for advice.

I will be teaching in the 3's & 4's class until March, when I will need to leave for 12 weeks to complete my student teaching to fulfill my masters requirements at DePaul. As soon as I graduate, in June, I will return to my teaching position with the 3's & 4's. LPP is being very flexible to work with me, and I really appreciate it. I can't wait to begin!