My First Day!



Shortly after the live-broadcast, I had a photo shoot!
 I felt very important!

 Hello Friends, it is time I update you once again.  I still have much to catch you up on!  My goal is to be caught up by the start of the New Year.  I want to tell you a little about my first day at my new job here in Korea.  I started right after I completed my orientation, which I told you all about.  My co-teacher Clara met me near my apartment to take me on my first day.  I was not sure which building she had told me to meet her at.  It was either NC Department or NC Outlet Store they are both HUGE and in the same area.  I found myself walking back and forth across the street to each building then thinking, No, it's the other one.  By the time she arrived I was worn out but the excitement of my first day and meeting her as well as the relief I was in the right spot took over and I was all smiles and ready to get to work!  Clara hailed a taxi and we made it to Jungang just in time. 

As I walked through the gates I saw the Principal right off!  He is a very nice man and extremely kind.  He greets the students each morning at the main gate with a bow and welcome phrase (Hello in Korean) and the students respond with the same.  It is obvious that the students admire and have much respect for him; the same can be said for the vice principal who is also a very kind and friendly person.  Ok, back to the story, well my life, I met the principal right away and completely forgot the Korean I practiced to greet him with.  All I could say was HELLO and I was off to meet the vice principal and get ready for class.  Before I had a chance to check out where I would be teaching I was whisked away and taken to where they film live announcements.  Yes, I was an announcement myself.  It was such a neat experience.  I gave a short speech which my co-teacher translated as we were broadcasted live through the entire school!  They all met me before I met them!


Posing with my Co-Teacher, Principal, and Vice Principal
at Anyng Joongang Elementary




Greeting the Principal!

Clara and I then headed to the English room where our students had already arrived and were waiting for us!  The day kept up the same fast pace but was exciting none the less.  I teach approximately 300 students each week and have at least four classes a day.  I teach third and fourth graders and get to see two fifth grade classes each week to help with pronunciation.  I am happy to finally be able to tell you all about my first day and will work on catching you up on the rest of my already had adventures!