I Accept

Last Tuesday I had 2 interviews.  One of the interviews was at the building where Dustin works.  As much as I love him, I don't want to work at the same building.  We've talked about it.  We talked about both sides of that opportunity, should it arise.  At the same time, he's waiting to hear back about climbing the ladder.

I went to my first one.  I don't feel comfortable disclosing the names of the school just for confidentiality reasons, but my Facebook friends know.  I got lost.  I had to turn around and ask for directions from a guy at Pizza Ranch.  The school is a little large and a little like a maze.  When the secretary told me I could sit, I turned and there was only a little person chair.  I asked if there was a bigger one and by the time I got back from the bathroom I had one there.  My nervousness was beginning to grow.  I was greeted by the principal and welcomed by the teacher who I would be co-teaching with if I got the job.

We sat down for the interview and I couldn't shut up.  They asked me about my past experiences and of course I talked in great details about them all and talked highly of so many of my students.  Naturally, I grinned and giggled like anyone who knows me knows I do.  I was given a tour and some good news to end the interview.  Because this job hadn't been posted and I had been contacted because of other interest in the district, there were very few if any other interviews to conduct.  I would be notified by the end of the week.  At this point, I was in love with the school and the prospect of this job.  The room is kind of a younger version of where I'm at now.

On to the next interview.  This one was a little weird for me because I knew the people conducting my interview.  They had to handle some of my discipline problems when I did all I could and had to continue teaching.  I laughed at some of the questions just because I knew they knew somewhat of what my answer would be before I spoke a word.  They told me the same thing.  I would hopefully know by the end of the week.

Prayer, prayer, prayer.

Thursday was the day.  I had just gotten home and picked up the phone saying 'Unavailable.'  The principal from the first school called me offering me the job!  I took it right away!  I started jumping up and down excitedly and all but bouncing off the wall!  She gave me detail after detail and soon, she was offering to help in the apartment search just to make sure her new employee was in a safe part of town.

I called Dustin, he called Grandma Schuett and his parents.  They called everyone else and I was getting calls back of congratulations.  I called Whit and told my parents.  Excitement was buzzing through the phone lines that night.

Friday, the principal at the other school started asking Dustin if I'd accepted the job at the first school.  He called him twice on Friday night and again on Monday.  Ya know, sometimes, it's just nice to be wanted.  This morning, I got the call from him asking if I took another offer.  I had to tell him yes.  I think he was a little disappointed he didn't get to me first, but I don't think I'll be disappointed with where I'll be at!

This weekend, Dustin took me to some graduation parties in his area.  When introducing me, he said my name closely followed by my new employment.  I think he's just a little excited for me!  :)