Did I ever mention how I feel about...

roller coasters? Love 'em, hate 'em, I just Have to be in the Front. Since starting to teach two months ago (it's only been two months?) I have not stepped off my own personal coaster. I think I've figured it out and then...BAM...I'm back to feeling as though I'm on information overload and none of it is coming out for the benefit of my kids. Adjusting to "office politics" is also rather unpleasant. I am a strong believer, and supporter, of my administration - They are dedicated, intelligent, creative people - and to put it bluntly, really nice to boot - and I continuously hear griping and bemoaning about almost every single step they take - it's ridiculous. Now to know me is to understand that I am an extremely opinionated individual, and for the most part, twenty years of practicing law did very little to curb my enthusiasm for putting it out there and getting to the core of the issue. Well some of these teachers top any attitude adjustment that I ever needed - and they're half my age. I realize that I knew everything until I was thirty, and apparently these individuals harbor the same belief. They Are Awesome at identifying problems, they pick Every Single Battle, but when it comes to discussing/proffering solutions they're gone - doing whatever it is they're doing that has them so p'd-off at our administration for "putting too much stress on them" and suffering from "what more do they expect me to do?" I actually had a conversation yesterday wherein I was told "this is the process, it's our job to assist with your lesson planning" to "you should have felt restricted by [our administrator] coming into class" and offering assistance (directly and indirectly - it was wonderful by the way.) IRONY - I relish the support and suggestions - it is what a new teacher needs and benefits from - but when one asks these certain individuals for guidance they look at you as though you should be sweeping sidewalks. I've decided - this is their issue, not mine. They need a dose of confidence and positivity. I will not be brought down - I am a professional - notwithstanding a preaching one at the moment, but I'm getting over it - we've got a soccer game at 2 !!! Go Life - Go Rachel - Go Sox !!!!!!!!!