A bit of news

Now that I'm back at work following (a really nice) spring break, we're down to just over a month left before this school year is over. It's been the toughest one yet in the six years I've been there, and I speak for the whole staff when I say that it's a huge relief to be so close to the end. There's been plenty of drama and sleepless nights and worries that I didn't blog about, since this is a public forum and someone in my "real" life might stumble upon words never meant for them... but trust me when I say that it's been a truly awful year, for me and everyone else. 

But! There's hope on the horizon! I don't want to say too much at this point (and jinx myself) but I'll say this much: a good job opened up in the district at an excellent school, and it looks pretty certain that I'm going to get to interview with the principal. Three of my professional references have a very good relationship with her, and they've reached out on my behalf and given me glowing recommendations! How awesome is that?! I nearly cried when one of them told me about calling the principal up and all the great things she said about me and my work ethic, personality, skills, etc. I was truly touched. I've spent a lot of years thinking nobody took much notice of me and how hard I try, and it turns out I was wrong. People were noticing. Whether or not the job works out, that warms my heart and raises my spirits. 
Right after my one reference made that phone call, singing my praises, the principal at that other school emailed me and asked me to check with HR about whether or not I need to fill out a transfer request form prior to interviewing (I don't, because it would be a promotion, not a lateral move*) and she assured me that she'd be back in touch soon. That's why I say I'm pretty sure I'll at least get an interview! I'm very excited, but cautiously so, of course. I don't want to get ahead of myself or my hopes up too much, but if it works out this will be a very good move for me. And the extra money will make life for my family a little bit easier, too. :)

Please cross your fingers, send good vibes, light a candle, think positive thoughts, or pray (whatever you're inclined to do!), blog friends. And thank you!

*I'm incredibly relieved that I don't have to fill out a transfer request form, which would require my current principal's signature. Although we have a fairly good relationship, all that will likely change the instant she finds out I'm looking to leave. I've seen how that's gone for other people, and it ain't pretty.