New Beginning

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During my Masters and Specialist programs, I worked very hard and enjoyed the process.  However, I was a classroom teacher and a Special Education Lead Teacher working in an elementary school with early hours. I was able to manage all of my students and hours worked at the school.

I moved to Middle School and in my second year I was promoted to Lead Teacher.  Middle School is a BEAST!  Administrators were constantly calling me to come "NOW!" to resolve some crisis.  Be that as it may, my special education compliance work was unfinished; therefore, I had to stay after 4:30 p.m. to complete the tasks given me from the district.  The hours passed and it's now 9:30 p.m. on several nights and I'm still not done.  I get home to attempt to study...I pass out. Everyday for the first semester, I am the first person in the parking lot and the last person the leave the school.  Yes, school was effected.

I would like to thank Dr. Kahrs for coming out to my school and really taking the time to understand my circumstances and encourage me to accomplish a great task one day and one step at a time.  Dr. Kahrs, your words meant a great deal to me.

Thank you!

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