Frantic

I received a lead on a mid-year teacher replacement position. The deadline is next Monday. As I mentioned in my previous post I do not have all of my paperwork necessary for a full application. Tomorrow and Monday will be a mad dash to gather, scan, and upload all my documents in order to apply to the position. I have two worries. 1. The icy weather is going to make all the hunting and gathering more difficult. 2. I am dependent on someone else to write a letter of recommendation for me over the weekend. Not only did I ask someone who probably gets asked for these letters often, but I am now giving him a deadline. I did not expect to have to ask him. I feel like needy pest, and this is a somewhat uncomfortable feeling. If all went according to plan I would have had my third and glowing recommendation weeks ago. However, when you are dependent upon others things don't always go smoothly.

I am also rewriting and fine tuning my philosophy of education. I have so many ideas. How do I briefly and articulately express only my key thoughts that will also appeal to future employers? How do I sum up my teaching strategies in one page? Will my ideas sound like every candidate's philosophy? Should I write it in the first person or third? It should be child-centered of course. I want to encompass my philosophy in one overarching idea. I want the reader to feel my energy and enthusiasm. I want it to be accessible and a true expression of who I am as a teacher.

This is what I'll be doing this weekend. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? I'd love to hear from you.

frantic

Pronunciation: \ˈfran-tik\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English frenetik, frantik

Date: 14th century

1. archaic : mentally deranged b: emotionally out of control <frantic with anger and frustration>
2: marked by fast and nervous, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity <a frantic search for credential qualifications>

Take the second definition, subtract the "disordered" and we have a winner!