My community...

My community is a bit different from those of MTC'ers at other schools.  I have nine other teacher corps members at my school, and I spend a significant amount of time with three of them:  Trevor, Sharon, and Brent.  We have lunch together daily, and that is how we make it through the day.  

Many of our days are like this one:  John asks Trevor, "How was your day?"  "Well, John," Trevor responds, "It started bad and ended bad.  So that makes it even, right?"  Or it's like when I asked Brent how his day was going on Friday he said, "It's test day.  So, it's going great."

The support I have from other MTC people is great, and that drastically improves the community.  However, I also really enjoy the non-MTC people as well.  Mr. Davison teaches History right across the hall from me, and he does a phenomenal job.  98% of the students from last year passed the state test.  In a school like this, that is amazing.  He spent 20 years in the Air Force, and he is back at his alma mater as a teacher. 

Just down the hall is Mrs. Townsend.  She is a seasoned vet that is respected by many, and she has been nothing but nice since day 1.  She has comforted me and given me advice when needed.

Mrs. Williams is nice, and she keeps me company whenever I work the metal detector.  She is nice to have next door.

I also have a lot of trust in the front office.  The secretary, Mrs. Jones, is great.  I have a lot of faith in Mr. Harlow the assistant principal.  Overall, it has been a positive experience working with the staff.

I would say that my community is a great one in which to be.    

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Awesome thoughts on community.  As I am one of two first years going to a school where no second years are teaching, it is encouraging to read of the relationships you've developed with your fellow teachers.  I am hopeful and excited with the prospect of not only investing in the lives of the students, but also in the community as a whole.  Parents, students, and fellow teachers all make up this community, and will all bring different gifts to the table.