I am employed!

Some of you reading this may be familiar with my employment crisis from earlier this summer, as I swore I never wanted to be an EBD teacher again.
Some of you may also remember that I had no other good ideas, so I applied to a few positions in the district I grew up in.
Those of you would be pleased to hear that last Thursday, I interviewed for an E/BD position at my old high school (Champlin Park--what what!).
Those of you would also be pleased to hear that I was offered the position as of yesterday afternoon!
Thanks be to God.
I'm excited for this for more than a couple reasons:
1. Continued employment--always looks good when buying cars and houses and whatnot
2. Continued benefits--always looks good when trying to get fancy machines to help you sleep
3. A second chance. Now, if you are familiar with my situation, you might say to yourself, "Isn't this his third year of teaching?", and you'd be right. However, my last year was a complete crapfest, and I didn't give as much as I should have, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to prove that I am capable and qualified to do what I'm about to do.
Given just how poorly last school year went, I was surprised that Champlin Park gave me another chance, but I am incredibly grateful.
4. Time during the school day to complete paperwork (something completely foreign to my previous position.)
5. The opportunity to be a part of a big school faculty--85 kids is great and all, but 3200 is so much better! I like big numbers.

The best part about this whole thing is I got hired a full MONTH before school started--which is by far the longest amount of time I've ever had to prepare for a school year. I'm not going to waste it, either. MacGyver's calling my name!

So to end what is undoubtedly my shortest blog in quite some time, thank you to everyone who was praying for me, and I hope to talk to you all soon!

Grace and peace,

Adam