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Saturday, June 10, 2017

The End...


This is a photo of the last 5th grade classroom I worked as I have decided to really, really retire. 

There are no desks or chairs in this room as this particular portable classroom and nine others like it are destined for the landfill over the summer. The students will return in September to two new modern multi-story classrooms with all the new amenities that the state requires.

There will be parts of the job I'll miss:  The teachers and staff with whom I'm on a first name basis and even more than a few students that I recognize by sight if not by name. 

And so without further ado, the lights are off, classroom door is locked and the key returned to the school office...

(...currently messing around on Quora answering questions about substitute teaching experiences)



--The End--

...Mark, Just a Substitute Teacher


10 comments:

Neal said...

Thanks for posting all these years Mark. I just started reading your blog and also subbing myself a few weeks ago.

Anonymous said...

What made you decide to retire?

KauaiMark said...

Thanks fkr dropping in. Good luck with your subbing. Hope some of my experiences help you with yours...Mark

KauaiMark said...

Just getting old and a bit tired at age 7 (...decades)

Unknown said...

Enjoy your retirement! I started reading your blog when I started subbing several years ago. I'm about to enter my third year of full-time teaching, and I still do things I read here (like "put a wet paper towel on it"). God bless

KauaiMark said...

Glad to be of assistance, Whitney. Good luck with your career
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Asuga said...

Thanks for posting all these years Mark. I just started reading your blog and also subbing myself a few weeks ago.What made you decide to retire?

KauaiMark said...

I'm almost 70yrs old and decided to spend my time with other pursuits that I enjoy.

Unknown said...

Hi! I am a first year teacher and made a teacher blog and I would love for you to read it and give me feedback :)
https://pencilsandapples.wordpress.com

Winnie Custodio said...

Goodbyes are typically sad, but there are memories and good times to cherish!