Since I knew there was such a thing as a missionary teacher, I have wanted to be one.  Now, about 12 years later, God is allowing me to be living that dream.  Even though I have a Filipino driver’s license and a Filipino bank account, it still doesn’t seem real to me that I have moved to Manila!  It seems like I’m just here for another short stay, even though I have moved my whole life here.  I’m not sure when it will hit me that I am staying, but I’m sure it will.  I have greatly enjoyed being back in the Philippines!
 

All of the new staff for 2015-16!

We have had three days of new staff orientation and three days of an all-staff retreat.  We have also started teacher in-service days.  It’s hard to believe, but school starts on Wednesday!  I was supposed to be teaching two classes of 6^th grade math and science and one class of 6^th grade Asian social studies.  However, we are still lacking a 6^th grade English teacher, so I was asked to be the primary 6^th grade teacher.  What that means is that we will combine the 6^th grade into one giant class (of around 32 kids), and I will teach their English, Reading, Math, and Science.  This is definitely going to be pushing me out of my comfort zone and testing my classroom management skills, but I am thankful that I will have extra prep hours to get ready for this.  I am looking forward to the challenge, though I know I cannot be successful without the Lord’s help!
 
I still can’t believe I’m living my dream.  One day reality will set in, but for now I will enjoy where I am at!  I have written more about my first impressions of the Philippines on my blog, so if you would be interested in knowing more, click here!