Some days are just crazy! It is amazing how much you can fit in a day, but who wants to do that all the time!
Mom is having trouble wanting to wear any of her clothes. She thinks all of her pants are too big. After work, I picked up two different outfit for her. I went to Legacy and let her try them on. She only liked one pair of pants. I will have return the one outfit and buy more of the pants she likes. Alzheimers make it difficult for her and for us.
When I finally got home from work, we ate dinner. Fortunately (atleast I think so and Ben is always good about it), we had leftover zuccihini casserole from Sunday to eat along with some yummy fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden.
After dinner, we worked on the lawn. I only moved and helped pull out some of the garden. I am lucky that Ben edged, trimmed, pulled weeds, and blew off all the mess from the walks, etc.
Ok, that isn't enough for one day....
My allergies have been so bad that any time outside and especially after the yard requres a bath or shower. Now, that leads me to see that the bathroom must be cleaned. Cleaning the bathroom leads to sorting the laundry and getting it started in the washer.
Oh yeah, wanted to make some zuccihini bread. Got that made. Wanted to do some journaling. Got that done.
Watching BYU and Utah State play. Utah State is winning 24 -20 with 1 minute left.
I think I will be done for today. Good night.
Friday, September 30, 2011
New Job - August 2011 (After the New Job of 2009)
In November 2008, the East side of Jordan School District vote to become a separate school district. Ben was working at Mt. Jordan Middle School which became part of the new school district. When the district started hiring for leadership positions, Ben was hired as the Director of Planning and Enrollment.
I thought it might be fun to change jobs and work for the new district also. At the time, I was working as a Coordinator in the District Special Education Office for Granite School District. I had been doing it for 6-7 years and was ready for a change.
I interviewed with what is now called Canyons District and was hired as a Teacher Specialist for the district in Special Education. The job was pretty much the same as what I had done in Granite District.
Driving to the office was closer. I only had to drive to 90th South and 5th West, instead of 21st South and State Street. The other bonus was that my little cubicle and Ben's office were just a few feet apart.
It was fun to see him at work. I was always so busy that we rarely got to go to lunch together. The funny part is that we could never ride together, because I was always out and about at various schools. I like the job, but they never hired enough help. I felt like I was working 24/7 and not getting anywhere. By January of 2010, all I could think about was retiring, because I felt too tired to keep up the pace.
In July, I received an answer to my prayers. Randomly, I notice that a teacher position was open at Mt. Jordan Middle for a cluster teacher. The special class was for student with high functioning autism and asbergers. Within an hour, I submitted a transfer, did a phone interview, and had the new job.
It has been a nice change of pace to not have so many diverse responsibilities as I had at the district office. I did give up about $500 per month, but I get a month more of summer and a few more days during the school year. I like being with the students. It isn't a piece of cake, but I enjoy teaching so the days go by fast. Their are two big negatives - 1. I have to be at work by 7:00 a.m. every day. I don't like getting up at 5:15 a.m. every day. I do like a little later schedule. However, I have made it every morning for five weeks. 2. The school was built in 1954 (two years after I was born). The school is very hot when it is hot outside. There are very few electrical outlets so I have cords running everywhere!
Currently, I have nine students in my class and two support aides. I can have up to 15 so I will probably get more students transfered in soon.
I thought it might be fun to change jobs and work for the new district also. At the time, I was working as a Coordinator in the District Special Education Office for Granite School District. I had been doing it for 6-7 years and was ready for a change.
I interviewed with what is now called Canyons District and was hired as a Teacher Specialist for the district in Special Education. The job was pretty much the same as what I had done in Granite District.
Driving to the office was closer. I only had to drive to 90th South and 5th West, instead of 21st South and State Street. The other bonus was that my little cubicle and Ben's office were just a few feet apart.
It was fun to see him at work. I was always so busy that we rarely got to go to lunch together. The funny part is that we could never ride together, because I was always out and about at various schools. I like the job, but they never hired enough help. I felt like I was working 24/7 and not getting anywhere. By January of 2010, all I could think about was retiring, because I felt too tired to keep up the pace.
In July, I received an answer to my prayers. Randomly, I notice that a teacher position was open at Mt. Jordan Middle for a cluster teacher. The special class was for student with high functioning autism and asbergers. Within an hour, I submitted a transfer, did a phone interview, and had the new job.
It has been a nice change of pace to not have so many diverse responsibilities as I had at the district office. I did give up about $500 per month, but I get a month more of summer and a few more days during the school year. I like being with the students. It isn't a piece of cake, but I enjoy teaching so the days go by fast. Their are two big negatives - 1. I have to be at work by 7:00 a.m. every day. I don't like getting up at 5:15 a.m. every day. I do like a little later schedule. However, I have made it every morning for five weeks. 2. The school was built in 1954 (two years after I was born). The school is very hot when it is hot outside. There are very few electrical outlets so I have cords running everywhere!
Currently, I have nine students in my class and two support aides. I can have up to 15 so I will probably get more students transfered in soon.
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