So, I'm getting used to the school system here in Dickinson, ND. I'm subbing quite often. I like the junior high school. The teachers are friendly. The students are good considering they are 12-14 yr olds who mostly would rather be doing anything other than sitting in school.

Once again, I think I will have a hard time finding a full-time gig but I was telling someone that I think part-time would be even better. If I could do about 4 classes a day, that would be awesome. It wouldn't be an overload and I'd have time to get my feet wet. Unfortunately, I was chatting with some of the junior high faculty and they are concerned about the upcoming enrollment drop (which will be followed by an increase since there has been a swelling of the lower elementary grades). So, the 2 position they anticipate the district could cut include a social studies position. Great. Here we go again. But the kids told me one history teacher is leaving (and she's young) and there is another one that has been teaching as long as I've been alive. To make it even worse, they are like, wonder what will happen when these smaller classes get to the H.S. So, lest I feel confident, let's makes sure I'm discouraged about employment prospects around here.

I will continue to sub and hopefully that makes a positive impression. In the meantime, the State of North Dakota has me working on an economics minor, taking 2 required tests, North Dakota history, and a Diversity class. By the end of spring, I will have completed 12 of 18 credits all online. WooHoo! Keepin' the dream alive.