So this happened. I'm in shock. Is this real? It can't be. My first day back to school and I planned to meet someone from our PR department to get my photos taken teaching students for the Maryland Teacher of the Year awards ceremony coming up on October 8th (on MPT, tune in!!) I'm just standing at my circulation desk computer, preparing resources for my classes that day - you know, normal teacher-stuff... and in walks Dr. Michael, our superintendent, with a few other important people. Suddenly my principal is standing in the room, and they are all smiling at me and they have balloons... and I'm just completely clueless as to what's happening... Yep, they surprised me again. Just like the last time. I must be easy to deceive. This whole thing is totally surreal. FINALIST! What an honor to be selected from such an amazing group of educators across the state - and I couldn't be more proud to represent the library media department of Washington County Public schools, as well as librarians across the state. My interview is tomorrow, and we'll find out live on MPT on October 8th. Regardless of what happens, I am so humbled to be on this journey. It was truly an honor just to be nominated... this is so much more than I ever expected. 💖
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And just like that, year 16 of teaching is a wrap! What a wild ride! If I went back in time to August 2019 and told past-me what June 2020 would look like, I definitely wouldn't believe it... who would have believed that this school year would in such an altogether weird way. I logged into the library portal to finalize my library book inventories today and discovered that my transfer is officially official - I'm the Boonsboro Middle School media specialist as of today! Even though the paperwork and position change was approved months ago, it never really felt "real" until I saw my name on the Boonsboro library portal page. Here's to new beginnings and new adventures! Can't wait to see what challenges the 2020-21 school year brings... new school, more distance education(?), and WCPS Teacher of the Year... it's sure to be one to remember! Challenging school year ends for Washington County Public Schools article from the Herald Mail newspaper, featuring yours truly! (I don't think I'll ever REALLY get used to this media attention!)
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About the AuthorHi! Welcome to my blog! My name is Christine Hurley. This is my 17th year of teaching - I've taught Kindergarten, 4th grade, elementary media, and now I am in my 6th year of teaching middle school media! Archives
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