Where's Edgar?

Well I have been here 2 weeks and so far I am loving it. The more I work the more I love the staff and kids and school. The more I stay the more I love the town. This past week I had my first TOC day (Teacher On Call). I didn't get called in so I went to my regular school and the principal set me up with my mentor, Penny. I observed her and her class all day. WOW! I have a lot to learn. After observing her and chatting with my principal I realized that I need to be a bit more strict and make the classroom my own. I have been sticking with the old teacher's routines, day plan, and everything. I have only begun to realize that I am not a sub but a teacher. What a realization! So I have spent the past couple of days revamping the day plan, creating rules (that were needed), making a newsletter, and giving the room my added touch. Hopefully by next Friday we will be well on our way. Penny observed my class off and on this past Friday. She gave me some very helpful pointers and gave me a new point of view. I think that she is going to be a great resource to have. So now Penny, the principal (Scott), and I are going to do this study. It is called "Tools for Teaching" so far it is a wonderful resource. I think I am going to buy the book. I wish that I had read this prior to teaching but then I guess that it wouldn't have much sense. Now I am able to apply what I read which is an added bonus. So needless to say. I am still loving it. I am off to a going away party tonight. Look at me fitting right in. haha Well I will try to keep up with the posts. Tata for now!