This past week was quite trying, so excuse the tardiness of
the post. After so many years of not using
my teaching credential, it expired.
Usually, the hiring district has an induction clear credential program;
however, since I work for a charter school, things run quite differently. Thus, I found myself looking for a private
induction program and asking the Commission on Teaching Credentialing for an
extension so that I wouldn’t lose my job.
Not many universities have induction programs since districts usually
take care of the process, but after some digging around, I found Antioch in Los
Angeles. Now I am waiting for the CTC to
approve my request so that I will be in the clear. It was quite challenging working full-time
and on my off time trying to get all the credentialing stuff done. On Wednesday, I was in the road for four
hours in the morning commuting to Los Angeles to enroll in the program and then
driving straight to work from there. Fortunately,
I am now enrolled in a two-year induction program where I will have to go to
class once a month and meet with other teachers in the same situation for support.
In spite of all this, it was nice coming home to my pup and getting
to see him graduate puppy school after the most insane day of my week. We arrived to the graduation a few minutes
late, when they had awarded Francis the most improved award for changing so
dramatically from a frightened dog to a social butterfly. The teacher administered the test of all that
we have been working on and I was afraid that Francis would not pass because he
still has great difficulty with waiting.
However, Saint Francis must have been keeping a lookout because my pup
passed with flying colors! He passed all
the basic course material and graduated with a big grin on his face. Now getting him still for a nice picture was
not as successful (smile).
It’s been a whirlwind here lately, but as the weeks go by am
sure that I will establish a routine and life will gain a sense of
normalcy. This week, I didn’t make it to
my Monday night bible study group and I totally felt it. Though, I am quite busy trying to sort all
the new right now, eventually I want to make sure that I do make the time for the spiritual
activities that keep me hopeful and sane. I only ask that you continue keeping me in your prayers.
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