Trying something new!

I have been thinking for awhile that I wanted to start a blog since I know so many people with blogs. I wanted to give it a shot and use it as a way to get into writing again. Sometimes I really miss writing and this will provide an oppurtunity to write.

Unfortunately, my first post is not a happy one. I am in serious danger if lossing my job in the next few weeks. The state is cutting the Marion County operating budget by $27 million and our county has decided that the solution is to cut all first and second year teachers. Obviously, I don't agree with them. Public education in Florida is already mediocre and eliminating good teachers is not going to help students be more successful. Class sizes will more than likely increase and "special" classes such as art, music and pe, will either be eliminated or drastically reduced. I never thought that as a teacher, I would be worried about my job. I am praying that I will trust in the Lord to provide a way for me to either keep my current job or provide a new teaching job somewhere else. I truly feel that teaching is my calling and is the only thing I really want to do.