Atlanta International SchoolAll IB K-12
So, I've spent the last few days in Atlanta, Georgia for training. One of the new courses I teach now at Garland High School is IB Psychology. IB stands for International Baccalaureate, its a special diploma program that allows students to graduate with a lot of college credit that can be transferred internationally. The goal of the IB organization is to create students who are not just smart, but are caring and service-minded and culturally aware. It's not a bad thing. The training on the other hand is a bit of a beating.
Sitting for hours in the same seat with a few breaks interspersed is soooo exhausting. Plus, there comes a point where I just have to say, "I've got too much information!". I have to say, I was a bit overwhelmed. I think, rather than making me feel more prepared for what I have to undergo this year, it made me feel more terrified. There is a lot of responsibility. And - scariest of all - I have to go back and learn STATISTICS. Arrrrggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!
On a more pleasant note. I did get to visit with Chris and Wendy Trent and their kids. Chris was our youth minister at Northlake for several years and they were great friends. I hated when they moved away, but I can see why they did it. Their church is great (although huge!), their house is lovely and their backyard is AWESOME. Dylan and Abby were cute as ever. I will say, I'm partial to Abby - she talks non-stop and says a lot of very funny stuff.
I'm very glad to be home even though I have tons of work to do. Amazing how the house doesn't seem to clean itself when I'm gone....
So, I've spent the last few days in Atlanta, Georgia for training. One of the new courses I teach now at Garland High School is IB Psychology. IB stands for International Baccalaureate, its a special diploma program that allows students to graduate with a lot of college credit that can be transferred internationally. The goal of the IB organization is to create students who are not just smart, but are caring and service-minded and culturally aware. It's not a bad thing. The training on the other hand is a bit of a beating.
Sitting for hours in the same seat with a few breaks interspersed is soooo exhausting. Plus, there comes a point where I just have to say, "I've got too much information!". I have to say, I was a bit overwhelmed. I think, rather than making me feel more prepared for what I have to undergo this year, it made me feel more terrified. There is a lot of responsibility. And - scariest of all - I have to go back and learn STATISTICS. Arrrrggggggghhhhhhhhh!!!!!
On a more pleasant note. I did get to visit with Chris and Wendy Trent and their kids. Chris was our youth minister at Northlake for several years and they were great friends. I hated when they moved away, but I can see why they did it. Their church is great (although huge!), their house is lovely and their backyard is AWESOME. Dylan and Abby were cute as ever. I will say, I'm partial to Abby - she talks non-stop and says a lot of very funny stuff.
I'm very glad to be home even though I have tons of work to do. Amazing how the house doesn't seem to clean itself when I'm gone....
2 comments:
I am glad you are home!
We had so much fun getting to see you in Georgia and showing you around our church and home. I just wish we wouldn't have been so busy. I guess you all will just have to come here for a longer visit sometime. :-) Miss you guys. Wendy
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