EstherHarrison

I grew up in Alaska and if this is on your life “to do” list, GO. don’t wait-you won’t regret it-not for a moment!

If reading the book is a “hard-start” then get it and listen to it on tape. You can request it from your local library and they will get the book either on tape or a cd. It’s a fantastic read if you can get past the 3rd chapter!!!

Hi Guys…

As (bad) luck would have it, the lightning rod of job disaster has struck me head on. As some of you know, after 5 years of interstate commuting (7 if you count the 2 years Tony was overseas thanks to the Army) our little family has been given the chance to reunite. The kids and I made the move from VA to NC this summer.

In April I was offered a job teaching here in our tiny town, a big change from the huge Fairfax system, but a great job teaching Kindergarten nevertheless.

Two weeks ago, I got the call from my new principal that the School Board said “no.” Basically, thanks to some ridiculous small town red tape I have to provide the actual teacher certification test that I took in 1991 in Georgia, even though my GA license clearly states that I took and passed the test! (Talk about major frustration!!)

Short version-I have to take the PRAXIS (a version of the SAT for Teachers) on the 5th, which means I’ll be here in NC freaking out and praying to Mrs. Schoff and everything else that is holy that I can remember anything I learned from High School math and my content courses in College!!

Naturally, I’m a mess, and feeling very conflicted b/c I was so looking forward to being at home and seeing you all BUT the grown-up Esther knows I have to get this resolved. Take the test, I must…now I just need the force to be with me!!

SO on Saturday (remember you are 4 hours behind NC) have a Lucky and say a small prayer, download any photos you’ve taken and fill me in on everything I ‘m missing…mostly, I already know, I’m just missing all of YOU!!!

I’m really sorry-and hope you all have a wonderful time!
Hugs and Love,
Esther