Back in the Saddle

It’s hard to get back in the swing of things after the long winter break and conference trip, my “in” box is overflowing.  It seems everything needs to be done “yesterday” and everyone feels their need is priority. The day started out with the processing of 12 new applications for the program.  As the lead teacher I have to process the applications, which means pulling student records, making sure the information matches and is complete, transferring the information to a log, making copies of the record, putting a package together for downtown and forwarding the packages.  Before I could finish that I had a parent calling for program information and one wanting a tour. Then two of my teachers sent students to find me because they need some supplies. Another of my teachers who had been at the conference returned to find equipment missing from his room and the wrong mid-terms given to his students. All this before Lunch! Basically, I’m the recruiter, program supervisor, tour-guide, and Secretary all rolled into one.  I know some of you out there are experiencing the same thing today as you return from the conference.  Sometimes it just feels good to vent about just how crazy it is coming back!