A little background might be in order before I actually chronicle the journey. (That's really a pun, sort of, because the name of our paper is "The Cardinal Chronicle")
I leaped into this job during the summer of 2005, while licking my wounds from a failed attempt as a philanthropist. I was excited to get back to where I came from: journalism education. I had never actually taught it before, but I did have 20 years as an English teacher, a sexuality educator and a grants type person, so I wasn't exactly fresh off the boat either.
So, the first six months were great; it was a love fest between the kids and I. They were super talented and made me look good. I was fun loving and made them feel good. I won a "My favorite teacher award" in January, and TV crews were there to cover it. It was great. Then I crashed.
I'm also a depressive, which is part of the journey I will describe. These ups and downs you will read will more likely reflect my moods than the kids actual behavior. They are steady. But my sense of humour may put a spin on it that will be worth reading.
Meet Greg: the seriously talented third-year editor-in-chief. Meet Jared: the equally as talented graphic artist. Meet Pi: the most under-appreciated geek on the planet. We have a great time.
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I think that this staff for the Cardinal Chronicle is great; and we have been doing very well since you came along. Yes, I agree that it gets a bit dysfunctional with the words and the finger gestures and other such items, but I guess that's what makes that class fun and lively. I enjoy every moment of it and I'm glad I took it. I wish I woudl've taken newspaper and yearbook all year last year too.
Anyways hang in there, I know its hard tryin to be a teacher and then having to sit in the student's chair and learn the stuff...but at least your here with us having a good time!
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