Hey, kiddo - has it really been a year?

Man, I don't know how school has treated you - but I just finished the year from hell. Thank God for summer.

Yep. I work at a private, boarding school. Certain aspects of the job are a lot like James Bond's. You know, "Subject to the requirements of her majesty the Queen." Only it's subject to the requirements of the evil headmaster and I don't get anywhere nearly the same amount of gadgets or hot chicks.

....and I'm not a spy.

But other than that it's exactly the same.

I do like coaching, though. I feel it adds a rather unique dynamic to the classroom. I get to know my students much better - and they get to know me much better - so the "wall" that often separates teachers and students is often significantly reduced. The key is to remember that even though the wall may not be there - you're still the adult and they're still the kid so you've got to act appropriately. But so long as you respect the inherent boundaries of the profession, coaching makes teaching a whole lot more interesting.

I just wish it didn't take so much $#%$%#ing time.

So you surf? Wow. I'm really impressed.