[CALIBK12] moving up

[Darla Brown]

Wow! Congrats, Connie! I recently (last school year) moved up to hi school after 8 years at my jr. hi. Every change I've noticed so far is GREAT: the kids are more mature and polite; they already know how to use the computers/programs, so I can actually TEACH research skills instead of showing someone how to open a Word doc or save it; I'm teaching at a higher content level, so it's so much more interesting for me.

My biggest challenge: Let them make their mistakes and/or figure things out for themselves. Don't always be ready to jump in and help.

Good luck!

Mrs. Darla Brown, TL, M.Ed.
Teacher Librarian
Garces Memorial High School
"60 Years of Excellence in Catholic Education"
661-327-2578 x133
dbrown at garces.org


From: calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu [mailto:calibk12-bounces at lists.sjsu.edu] On Behalf Of Connie Williams
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:29 PM
To: Calibk12
Subject: [CALIBK12] moving up

Hello folks!

As if life wasn't busy enough, after 20 years in junior high, I am moving up to high school!  Starting this Monday I'll be the new Teacher Librarian at  Petaluma HIgh School.     I know the kids are taller, a bit more mature....but what words of wisdom do you folks have for me in making this transition? I'm excited and raring to go - but I'd love to hear from folks who have made the change and find out what kinds of things surprised you, and what was the biggest change [or challenge] for you?


Thanks!
Connie



Connie Williams

Teacher Librarian / National Board Certified

Kenilworth Junior High

800 Riesling Road

Petaluma, CA 94954

707-778-4719  / 707-778-4710

chwms at mac.com<mailto:chwms at mac.com>   /   www.kenilworthjhs.org<http://www.kenilworthjhs.org>




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