Not such a good one

Today was a tough day. First, I observed a class that another specialist was teaching. It was part of our "colleague" program, which is kind of like mentoring. The class has a very difficult child in it, and she handled him so well; I was impressed and I even learned a few things. But it was stressful knowing that I would be in that same class tomorrow with that troubled student. I hope tomorrow goes okay. The afternoon was a little rough. I think I try to pack too much stuff into the period, and I get stressed out and try to rush things. The faster I need them to move, the slower they go. My last class today just about did me in--they were horrible! Even the principal came in to check on us. She could tell I was at my wit's end with them. Sad to say, but her presence didn't help. These kids are a tough bunch. So the part I feel really bad about is that one girl did the exact thing I told the boy next to her not to do, and I said to her, "That was dumb." Oh, boy. I've never said something like that to a student before, although I have thought it many, many times. That's why the principal came in--I think she heard me say it. Tomorrow will be better. Friday!