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Seven For Chaos and Order - My Path Determined By One Chaotic Day

Fresh out of college, I got a substitute teaching job in junior high school Spanish classes - my WORST nightmare. Spitballs were flying; students leaped over desks like zoo animals. School ended; I was holding back tears, an utter wreck! Right then I decided I would only teach my minor, English to adult foreign students actually wanting to learn from me. My life path was set; peace and fulfillment would follow. Jan. 29, 2017 for nette onclaud's SEVEN FOR CHAOS AND ORDER Poetry Contest

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/11/2017 7:44:00 AM

It would be something to see the man in the moon eating cheese.I am glad you found the right teaching job. loved the poem. A 7

James Inman

Date: 2/5/2017 3:10:00 AM

Did I tell you I study English Ed? I chose not to teach because of what you described so well in your write.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 2/5/2017 7:10:00 PM

you were very wise. I hope I can say that about myself when I get my sucky social security.

Winged Warrior

Date: 2/2/2017 2:35:00 PM

Congrats!!! Andrea...very well said...god bless...^WW^

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/2/2017 12:13:00 AM

"Zoo animals" indeed, glad you at least found "students actually wanting to learn" :) congratulations on your win, Andrea:)

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/1/2017 7:54:00 PM

Really liked this piece, Andrea, having been there and experienced a classroom out of control. Principal told me, "You should have seen them last week." and she had taught them herself for a week while they were looking for a new college grad to graduate mid-term. I survived in that third grade classroom and taught children for 39.5 more years. But many an afternoon, I went home and cried. Good one, Andrea, congratulations.

Sandra Haight

Date: 2/1/2017 7:02:00 PM

I really liked the theme you used for your 'chaos' and 'order', Andrea. Well done, and congrats on your placement. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 2/1/2017 4:20:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Andrea:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/1/2017 11:49:00 AM

ohhh, to find one's true passion because of chaos' manifesting itself is uplifting, andie..lovely work!.. fine congrats for winning and thanks for being around!..huggs

Rob Carmack

Date: 2/1/2017 11:48:00 AM

No way I could teach kids. Congrats on your win.

Joseph May

Date: 2/1/2017 10:01:00 AM

Congrats on your win Andrea

Jennifer Walker

Date: 1/31/2017 4:47:00 PM

How sad that students are allowed to act like this and that you my sister were messed up because of them acting like animals. Thus having you get a job in a area that is needed but not allowing you to have all the benefits of a regular school teacher.

Matthew Anish

Date: 1/30/2017 9:47:00 PM

I can relate to this! I subbed in a high school and it was crazy as you noted. I have doing ESL at the Borough of Manhattan Community College since 2000. Hope you and yours are well and good luck in the contest. I just entered a contest! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Eve Roper

Date: 1/29/2017 8:51:00 PM

Love the verse , a class full of students can really make it hard on a lone person espically if they feel they can get your goat. They have to trust you, besides fear you , an love you :-) I'm not sure if I did my entry correct. But I feel you are right it will get worse before we see happy days . Good luck in the contest! Hugs

Tim Smith

Date: 1/29/2017 8:02:00 PM

I believe you made a wise decision.

Jan Allison

Date: 1/29/2017 8:02:00 PM

I've been a support assistant in classes like that Andrea:-( am so glad I no longer work in the classroom:-) I admire you for sticking with your chosen career but with kids who want to learn!:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 1/29/2017 7:59:00 PM

Wow that was chaotic alright..glad you didn't give up on teaching altogether...Nicely penned