THE SECRET

THIS GIRL

GOT A JOB AT OREM HIGH SCHOOL!!!

I am seriously sososososo HAPPY.

Here's the story:

Around hiring season (March of this year), I decided that I wanted to stay at Summit.

But as the school year ended, there were some things that were really frustrating me.
see here and here.

I started looking for jobs--but the hiring ship had sailed.

Nothing was open. Oh well...

I decided to suck it up, put a smile on my face, and make next year better than the last.

A couple of weeks ago, I randomly decided to look at job openings.

And what do you know?

There was an opening at Orem High School (3 minutes from my house!).

I couldn't believe the luck--or inspiration.

I decided to walk into Orem the next morning with my resume in hand.

I crossed my fingers that there would be someone at the school to give my resume to (keep in mind, it's the middle of summer).

The first person I ran into was one of the vice principals--and he told me he would be the vice principal hiring for the position.

Lucky? Meant to be? Miracle? 

Who knows.

But I got an interview.

And then a second interview.

And then...after a long few days of silence...

I got the job!!

I am SO happy!

I was so sure I didn't get it.
Especially after I saw more experienced teachers who were also interviewing for the position.
And then double especially when they told me they had over 100 applicants.
I even made a list of "15 reasons why I'm excited to stay at Summit" to make myself feel better about not getting the job.

Here's the top five from that list:
1. Some of my coworkers are my dearest dearest friends.
2. I absolutely adore my students.
3. I had the cutest TA last year who agreed to TA for me again this next year.
4. Small class sizes
5. I won't have to rehang this beast of a map.


Saying I was shocked when they called me to offer me the position is a complete understatement.
Everything worked out so perfectly--it was seriously miracle after miracle.
While I am SO incredibly sad to be leaving my wonderful friends at Summit, I know this is where I'm supposed to be.
And...pretty dang excited to get away from some of the frustrations I had.

I will tell you that it breaks my heart to leave my students--and without even a real goodbye.
I love my students so much--and I pray for their success in their future endeavors.
I hope I run into them here and there.
Ah, shucks---I'm teary.

BUT, despite that:
I am just bursting with excitement, I tell you.

Give me a high five or a pat on the back or something! C'mon!