Wow, can August come any quicker? There isn't a day that passes since I signed my contract to teach in the Cayman Islands that I don't think to myself, "I wish I was on my tropical island right now."
My seven year run here in Gainesville has been fabulous; I've met many friends, made an impact on the lives of the students I teach, and even managed to celebrate the Gators winning several national championships. My next 4 months here will be bittersweet. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for William's Elementary and am sad to leave my students. On the other hand, I can't wait to start a new adventure in my life and get even more life experiences. I've always dreamed of teaching in a different country, and I feel like I'm finally making this dream become reality.
Ok, so here's some background information about where and what I'm going to be doing next year. I'm proud to say that I'm one of the newest teachers at
Cayman International School. I'm still unsure as to which grade level I'll be teaching, but it will definitely be upper elementary. My cute little island kids will come to school each day dressed in their fabulous uniforms, and the best part is that my class size won't be over 15! Yes, you heard it right, "15!" I can't stop thinking about everything I'll be able to do with a small class. Ah, the possibilities!
Next on my to-do list is finding a place to live and deciding on the final move date. Of course it would be every person's dream to live right on the beach. Hopefully I'll be able to make magic happen and get a premiere location. Wish me luck and let the countdown begin!
Wow, can August come any quicker? There isn't a day that passes since I signed my contract to teach in the Cayman Islands that I don't think to myself, "I wish I was on my tropical island right now."
