School started today, and it was a pretty exciting day. Starting in September, I will be teaching a full course. I have a lot of freedom and will be able to make my own course title, description, syllabus, course objectives, etc... I will definitely make it an economics class, but I am interested in spreading out into other topic areas. I will include some personal finance stuff, intro to economics, how to understand economic news in the newspaper, business etiquette/resumes/interviewing, etc... If anyone has any other ideas, I would love to hear them!
Though it was a short class day, a lot happened. First, there was a staff meeting addressing the change to a block schedule and some of the effects of the economic recession. At 10:00, the entire school went to convocation. It was there that I first saw the work of the student leaders. They are essentially responsible for running most of the school - maintaining order, cleaning the school, and setting the schedule for the day.
I will be the assistant coach for the water polo team (summer and spring) and for the swim team (fall and winter). We practice six days a week and there are meets at least once a week - starting in September. I have a feeling there is a lot of talent on the team. One recent graduate from Saint Benedict's Prep just set the American record for the 50 freestyle and won gold in the 4X100 freestyle relay in Beijing- Cullen Jones.
Starting in the fall, I am scheduled to teach one block (80 minute period) each day, cover for absent teachers - during my open blocks, and coach. The days will be full, but I will make sure I have some spare time now and then for myself. I will also remain a part of the monastic community - probably attending midday prayer and vespers and eating breakfast and lunch in the monastery. However, we are expected to eat dinner with the students living on campus (about 60) and help keep things orderly.
It has been an exciting experience so far, and I expect things to get busy very soon.
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