By the Way...

I LOVE my classes this year! I mean, right now I do. I've got great groups of kids in every class. I'm a bit dismayed as I correct the first quizzes of my nines, but I have high hopes for the rest nonetheless. I suppose that it helps that I feel much better prepared for this year. I mean, I've been able to plan the tens' year since last spring and I'll be teaching the author who's been the topic of my dissertation. I have all these side topics planned, supplementary materials at hand, projects prepared... it's all good. I just hope that the students find it as interesting as I do.