This week has been a whirlwind of events!  After getting ready for the biggest VBS I have ever been involved in, I settled into a routine of teaching VBS and then resting afterwards.  Monday, as I was applying for more jobs online, I received a phone call.  It was a principal that I had done some observations under.  She wanted to interview me for a 4th grade position!!!  I could not believe it!  After I calmed down, I learned that she wanted me to come in the next day around 3.  I had to cancel a job, but I went to the interview and had a very pleasant time.  We talked for about an hour about my philosophy and what I would do in different scenarios.  She asked me what she would see if she walked into my classroom and I heard myself spitting out answers that were completely true, confident and right.  After the interview, she explained to me that I was up against some other people but that she wanted me to get all of my paperwork in so that I would be ready to go if she hires me.  I felt that I had the same thinking she wanted and I really felt at "home" in the school.  I hope that I get the job.  I know that God has the perfect place for me and in a few days, I will know if this elementary is the place for me.  I spent the day today running around getting reference forms filled out and making sure that my file is complete.  Now all I can do is wait...

Details of the position:  It is a fourth grade position.  There are 4 other teachers on the team, each of them paired up and team teaching.  This means that one teacher teaches language arts and social studies while her partner teaches science and math.  The position I am in the running for is a self contained class.  Although I will be able to plan with the other teachers on my team, I will be teaching all subjects to my students.  The school is a pretty small campus, having around 500 students.

I can't wait to see if this is the place for me.  I appreciate the many prayers and would like you to keep the principal and the candidates in your prayers.  I pray that the principal makes the correct choice that is the best person for the students, even if it isn't me.  Thanks for your never ending support and encouragement!