Busy week so far. Monday I had an interview at Providence School, which got cancelled because of Jeanne. Tuesday I taught the Homeschool Orchestra (two groups, everything from violin to bass). Their usual teacher was out of town, so I got the opportunity to work with these kids Tuesday and then again on Friday. Wednesday (that's today) I actually interviewed at Providence. It was wonderful. They want me to teach music three days a week to the K through 3rd grade classes, and the school is actually small enough I'll be able to see all the kids within a week. The school environment seemed really great, and the other music teacher (who will be doing 4th grade and up) was really excited about having me come. She and the principal were very impressed with my portfolio, so if any of you UNF folks wind up doing education, the professors are telling the truth when they say that you *will* use your portfolio! Those bazillion hours of stress and work are (probably) worth it!
As I was driving home, I realized that, assuming I take this position, I will have five jobs. How crazy is that? Two different jobs teaching private violin lessons, then one teaching group violin lessons after school, then one substitute teaching, and teaching part-time at Providence. Of course, only the last two of those are more than two hours per week. The rest range from half an hour per week to two hours per week. And really, they're all teaching music--just different methods.
But I'm really praying about accepting the Providence position, and so far I think it's a go. Please pray I make the decision God wants me to, not just the one I want to do! There's even a possibility of the position becoming full-time later on, but right now I'm just concerned with doing the part-time position. I'll have to be "on the cart," which means I'll be moving around from room to room with just whatever musical instruments and such that I can fit on a small wheeled cart. That's not my favorite way to do things, but I'm willing to do it if God reassures me that it's going to work out.
Perhaps I'm just spazzing a little because of all the stuff I still have to do this week (make this decision, then do lots of prep work for starting my after-school string program). Just pray for me! I'm praying for all of you. (Yes I am--if you think I'm not, leave a comment and ask if I've been praying for you--or do it face to face!) Sorry if this post is a little incoherent--I'm tired right now.
Before I close, let me tell you something to do next time we have a hurricane in the middle of the night (shall we shoot for three months in a row?) Station yourself inside a big window where you can watch the wind whip the trees all around. Listen to the soundtrack from The Village. Whatever you think of the movie, Hillary Hahn is a great violinist. The rippling arpeggios fit perfectly with wind and storms. Then it gets to about track 4 or so, when they introduce Those We Must Not Speak Of, and the experience changes from a wonderful, wild storm to a spooky, scary storm! It's a little freaky when you're not expecting it!
