So earlier this week I talked with one of the head administrators at my school and came to the conclusion that I will not be working there again next year. His vision for the middle school is a group of three teachers who will stay there for year and develop a deeper rapport, as well as more integration. Right now, the three of us are totally united and work very well together, which is absolutely necessary for working with middle schoolers. But I don't fit into the plan, since I won't be here for more than a year. While I agree it's a good idea, I find the plan a little ironic since the administrator who is envisioning this transitioned into his position after I started and probably won't stay there after next year. Next year will be really interesting since the math and science teacher is also leaving (and probably being replaced by a first year teacher). They still don't know who they're going to get for my position, so that means out of the three teachers, only one will have had any experience with the school and the students. I just hope that they listen to the 'veteran' or they will have a real hard time with a couple of them.

You'll notice that I haven't yet mentioned what I will be doing in four weeks. The reason for that is simply that I don't know. Today was a step forward, in that I at least eliminated one thing that I thought was a major possibility. I'm not bitter or upset by the change, but I certainly understand Rebekah's feelings in her Calling Part 1. The only difference is that sometimes there is a waiting period between when you lose your old role and get your new one.