A few posts ago I was being a bit vague about the business Gary had to take care of during our vacation. I know- what was so important that he had to leave vacation? Well, I just wasn't ready to throw it out there to the whole world and have it turn out to be nothing. But, it didn't turn out to be nothing- it tuned out to be something- a big something.
Gary left vacation to drive home for a principal interview. We have been down this road before and seen it turn into nothing so I was not ready to publicly put it out there. To this point- all the interviews G had done were within the district we both currenly work. He was always told that he would make a great administrator and there was nothing he could have done differently- but they went with another person. This time Gary looked outside our district. He got an interview- but so did 14 other people. Well, that interview turned into a 2nd interview. It was down to Gary and 2 other candidates. Both of the others had experience. So again, just wasn't ready to put it out there for the whole world.
That interview was on Tuesday- on Wednesday he got the phone call. He got the job!!!! I'm really proud of him. While this is going to be an adjustment for all of us- I just know he will be great at this job. He is going to make a wonderful principal.
The school he will be the principal of is about 20 minutes from our house and they already use many of the teaching programs that Gary was using as a teacher. I think that helped him a lot in the interviews because he could talk about those programs and had a good understanding how the programs work.
It is bittersweet though because leaving the district we are both in is hard- this has been his family for a long time. And like all families, there are good times, there are fights, and everything in between. He is meeting with the higher ups right now to give them the news. And it is a hard meeting for him. He is excited about his future, but sad to say goodbye.
So.......that is the news! I'm sure I will have stories and tales for you as the year goes on and G starts his new path in life.
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- Pam
- I'm a wife and working mommy to 2. I have 4 step children also. Teaching is my paid job, but I wear many hats in one day. My mind swirls and twirls - this is the home for all those random thoughts.
Friday, June 19, 2009
The Big News
Randomly Thought by Pam at 8:56 AM
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I'm glad to hear it worked out for him... I know he has wanted to take on this next step for a while now. Sometimes in order to truly grow you have to step out of your comfort zone to see what you are truly capable of doing. congrats to him!
Congrats!! That is sooooo exciting! Ya know- I kind of had a feeling that was why he left in the middle of your vacation but I figured you'd tell us when you were ready.
YAY!!
Congrats to Gary and you! What exciting news!
YAY!!! How awesome for him! It's always tough leaving the "family" you love, but you have to do what you think is best for you and your immediate family.
Congrat's!
yeah for him :)
Good luck on this new adventure. Congrats.
WOOOHOOO! You must be so excited! All the best to him as he assumes his new role.
yay! Yay! Yay! Congrats. What a great way to start the summer.
I knew as soon as I read the title of this post what it was about!
HOORAY!! I know he has been wanting this for a LONG time and I'm so excited for him!!
Wooooooohoooooooooo!
Oh my gosh!! I'm SO beyond excited for you guys!! What terrific news!
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