The Substitute

sub·sti·tute \ˈsəb-stə-ˌtüt, -ˌtyüt\
noun : a person or thing that takes the place or function of another

...in my case a person who takes the place or function of another in schools throughout Davis County school district.
As of November I have joined the ranks of substitute teachers. I have been in High Schools, Jr. High Schools as well as Elementary Schools. I have worked in both Charter and the good old traditional Public school; Year-round as well as Traditional schedules.

There are pros and cons in every situation of life's expereinces. Substitute teaching is no exception. Among the positive aspects are the options take or leave a job, choosing which schools and grade levels can be very powerful. Cons are the unknown and the known... not knowing the school, the teacher, their expectations and equipment can be intimidating as well as requiring FLEXIBIITY and a reality check.

The reality check is this.
..Substitutes are basically there to manage a classroom...to babysit children of various ages. If the teacher has prepared a good plan for the day and the substitute realizes they are the one in charge the day can be good, even enjoyable. The other reality check is if it is a bad situtation you don't have to go back, ie. the option to chooose!
The Flexibility...to choose the battles that matter most.

As the saying goes "experience is the best teacher" I don't know if experience is the best teacher but my experiences are teaching me how to survive and in some cases even enjoy substitute teaching.

Life is full of opportunities and substitute teaching is presently one of mine.

Shannon Elise...

beautiful baby girl.

Christmas came with much anticipation and great expectation...

...Missionary phonecalls, Snowmen and angels, 3 little Cuties, Spaghetti Fest, Discovery Gateway--- 4 days of family fun fun fun

Christmas has come and
Christmas is gone
but memories live on...