Testing, testing!

Picture me in one of these cute little carrells

I spent today taking the first of my two administrative exams and I am fried.  It was a full day of testing and besides the testing being tough I don't know how people sit at a desk all day!  I think I did alright and now it's a waiting game until test results post at the end of the month.  I really hate the waiting game.

The SDL test is all about what is the best choice for hypothetical administrative situations where you are acting as a school district superintendant.  The multiple choice questions were starting to make my eyes blur by the 2 section of the test.  You know I'm at the end of my rope when I am looking forward to the essay sections.

I was most worried that I wasn't allowed to bring water (in the form of coffee) or anything in with me to help me stay alert or any way to take notes, etc.  Seriously, the test starts at 8am and I can't bring my coffee with me!?!  Turns out, they provide you with laminated sheets and wet erase markers to take notes.  Can I tell you how many times during the test I screwed up which direction I was slipping that spiral yellow laminated pad??  Insane.  Oh, and the pages were numbered. 

Needless to say, these were not easy but I think the 2nd half was more difficulty than the first.  So please, if you could just send some good karma my way it would be great.  I really want to have passed done well!

School and Sarge....almost there!

Loooong week but it's been a good one!  I finished and turned in a project Wednesday and am almost finished with the case study reviews I am turning in tomorrow morning.  At 1pm tomorrow I will have complete MA +60 credits and I SOOOO happy!  I bought myself a little something this week to celebrate, a 4 leaf clover charm for my Pandora bracelet.  I figure I'm going to need the luck going into this next year.

I have learned a LOT in this class about different leadership styles and personalities.  We have gotten to listen and talk to assistant principals, principals, assistant superintendents and superintendents.  My only disappointment was that none were from the county I work in, but if that's the worst I can say...that's pretty good.  I have learned that I am not sure any of those jobs are where I see myself.  I still think that I'd like to do music curriculum coordinator, department chair or something along those lines...if those jobs ever make it back into the school systems.  With the many recent cuts who knows what the administrative structures will look like?

I got a video from Sarge today.  It was so sweet and I'll admit that it made me cry.  It was great to see him and hear his voice.  I also love that he took a few minutes to send me something.  It's amazing how meaningful that is.

I get to see him 4 days!!!!  I have amazing friends who have already arranged my transportation to and from the airport...which considering how early my flights are is a true testament of love for us.  I know that I am so very lucky to have this support system here.  If you're reading this...dinner Sunday night will be at our house!