I always say that I have the best profession because I get so much time off and each year is different. There are new kids, programs, leaders, and procedures. It is also nice to know that what I did not like from this year will be different the next. This school year is full of changes....a new principal and LOTS of new faces. As many of you know, for the past 4 years I have been co-teaching with Melanie Hook. Last year we were videotaped for two training videos. To make this sound as humble as possible...we are AWESOME in action. We have busted our tails trying to find the right techniques and strategies. This past school year we produced the best scores we have ever had. I was informed that this year I will only have one class with Melanie. I will be working with two other teachers as well. Needless to say Melanie and I are heartbroken over this decision. I am having a difficult time processing how I am going to effectively work with 2 more people. One of the new teachers, Ms. Faulkenberry is new to our school but is not new to teaching. I will be working with her in math. Ms. Maldonado is other other language arts teacher that I will be working with. I worked with her last year and know how she operates. It is not the people that I am concerned about....it is how am I going to be an effective teacher and NOT an assistant. I keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and I am prepared for this challenge. My slogan for this year is to "EMBRACE CHANGE"!