{"id":1454,"date":"2014-06-01T07:30:34","date_gmt":"2014-06-01T00:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordonandjudy.com\/?p=1454"},"modified":"2014-06-01T07:30:34","modified_gmt":"2014-06-01T00:30:34","slug":"it-seems-im-finished-for-the-year-53014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordonandjudy.com\/?p=1454","title":{"rendered":"It seems I’m finished for the year, 5\/30\/14"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I get to school, I check in with our administrators, trying to confirm if the school needs me again this year. I need to determine if my 10th<\/sup> grade elective class will meet next week. I\u2019m already sure that today is my last day with the 11th<\/sup> graders. There seems to be confusion? They\u2019ll let me know later today.<\/p>\n

During class, I get a call from one of the school staff, confirming the 10th<\/sup> grade electives are finished for the year. Year one is complete! It\u2019s been an educational experience for me, getting to know the staff and students at this school. Even with my limited time in class, I\u2019ve still managed to develop a rapport with many of the kids. With that comes an appreciation for their talent, their personality, and their desire and determination to achieve their goals in life (lots of \u201ctheir\u201d in that last sentence.) I\u2019m curious to see how their search for the \u201cright\u201d university develops next year.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve enjoyed watching the Chinese teachers working with the students. They are so dedicated to helping them achieve academic success. I\u2019ve enjoyed watching the administration and staff work through the growing pains that come with building a school with an entirely different concept. It\u2019s tough enough to run a school, but some of the hurdles in China make it even tougher.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been especially fun meeting and working with the teachers from the US. Like Judy and I, there were adjustments to life in a foreign environment. Like Judy and I, they\u2019ve learned how to \u201cmake it work\u201d, and are thriving in their new \u201cdigs\u201d. I\u2019m already looking forward to getting back together in August and finding out about their summer adventures and travels.<\/p>\n

Back home later, I celebrate with a nap. Judy has had a long week and when she gets home, we enjoy a little dinner, and catch a couple of \u201cHouse of Cards\u201d episodes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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