I will admit that I'm a bit frustrated with work. My classes are very large and the number of students with learning differences has increased. Today I had a fellow teacher approach me to take on yet another kid with a challenge. You see I'm known as one of those teachers who can deal with challenging kids, both in behavior and with learning difficulties. It's a double edged sword. My classes are filled with them. Half the time I have either the counselors or other teachers requesting that kids be moved into my classes....hence the classes that are super large. I want to scream and pull out my hair. I really want to say "NO" when asked if I can take just one more. But I can't, it's not in me to say no. If I know I can make a difference, maybe just one tiny bit, if I can be the difference of staying in school or taking a walk...I'll say yes. It's going to be my downfall. But when one kid comes back or is heard whispering in the halls "Mrs. Ryan rocks"...it warms this heart and a smile to my face.
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