> Where've I been? Busy, I'm afraid - and I am feeling guilty right now for stealing some time just for me, but I'm overdue and might implode if I don't take a break!
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> Not actually a "teach" anymore - I'm officially a vice-principal, as of July 1st. I've been acting in the role since November, but was confirmed last month. It's the best job I've ever had, and I work with a great team. Still getting used to being "the boss" though - the other night, someone pitched me an idea, and I was thinking "Why is he trying so hard?" Then it occurred to me that I would be saying yes or no!
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> Family is growing - kids will be 11 and 13 in the next month, and my husband is taking on all sorts of new job-related challenges as well.
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> Things, in general, are great. I miss my time here, though, and do want you all to know that I read the whole Forum and keep up on LJ (teach64 there). I've popped in occasionally to RinkChat, missed most of you.
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> And I do miss most of you - I hope you're all having a great summer, and, more than that, I hope you're all finding some happiness.
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> Take care -
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> teach

Contgratulations on your new position. Just remember that once a teacher, always a teacher. We teach in the halls, in the office, in the classroom, in the library, in the . . . well, you get the idea. I was a principal for three years, but never stopped teaching.

The best job I ever had is the one I have now -- retired teacher.
Howard