What!? No posts?

So here we are on a snow day and I decided that today would be a great day to catch up on the blog. So, I change by my password, AGAIN (I probably do this every year once or twice) and when I logged in, I realized that I'm not alone! It's been a very busy year for everyone I'm guessing!

This year my job is very different. I'm working half time at Pioneer with Pat Martin doing sped paperwork. The other half of my job is spent in different buildings providing supports and curriculum for the special ed teachers who have high needs kids in their classrooms. I'm not working directly with students this year. So, my "class" is other teachers.

As I was reading about "Content Passion" I kept thinking of all the things I am passionate about when it comes to paperwork. I am SO passionate about making sure all of my paperwork is done ON TIME and EVERY meeting is held within the legal timeline. I take pride in making sure my paperwork is done on time.

I am passionate about relationships. These relationships are with teachers and parents. I contact all parents 2 weeks before a meeting to schedule it, then send them a notice, and give them a reminder call the night before. With teachers, I email them two weeks in advance, I make sure and do everything I can to avoid scheduling meetings during breaks, lunch, and prep periods. I email them the day before and remind them who the sub is and always remind them to have sub notes available. And at the meetings, I bring chocolate. I know they would rather be in their classrooms and chocolate just makes things more bearable. I also send out a thank you email after meetings and let them know that we appreciate their time and input. I want the teachers to know that we value them and their time and input. I am working very hard to improve the relationship between special education and gen ed teachers. This is what I am most passionate about!

My personal passion covers a wide range of things as well. I am passionate about my faith in the Lord. He saved me 18 years ago! I am passionate about my family. I'm LOVING these snow days that I get to spend with them. And I'm passionate about all things crafty! My favorite is quilting! I would really like to make a new quilt for my girls but I have it set in my head that I am not going to start until I am caught up on the blog and reading! It's good to have goals.