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I'm not sure if anyone is following this thread or not, but I wanted to let
you know that I am in the final stage of the pool process. :) I am now
seeking a leadership position for next year. Thanks for all the advice you
provided!

On 1/02/14, Busy Intern wrote:
> Just an update! I completed all of the requirements and passed the
> certification exam this past
> week. Thanks to everyone who responded when
> I posted back in October. Now I am applying
> for admission to the pool.
> :)
>
> n 10/06/13, Busy intern AND teacher in Florida! wrote:
>
>> Nicole,
>>
>> Thanks for the tips. My problem is the mommy side. My kids are 8 and
>> 11, so this semester has been tough so far. I'm stretched a bit thin,
>> but it's working out. I appreciate the responses I've received here. I
>> think just "talking it out" has helped me a great deal.
>>
>> Busy Intern
>>
>> On 9/29/13, Nicole wrote:
>>> I worked every conference and planning period with an AP. I also
>>> assisted with testing and ESL, invaluable experience. I also did
>>> research for the principal on expanding the AP program...all legit
>>> hours. In fact, I put in more because I wanted a job at the
>>> HS.....and I got it! Work your tail off!!! BTW, I was taking 9 grad
>>> hours and teaching HS pap English and remediation courses at the
>>> time. It can be done and done well. You will have no social life and
>>> hopefully have a supportive spouse:)
>>>
>>> 9/25/13, ..busy intern AND teacher wrote:
>>>> I'm sorry.. I forgot to say that I'm supposed to complete 30
>>>> hours a month in September, October, and November. Everything
>>>> has to be turned in at the end of the November, so it ends up
>>>> being around 8 to 10 hours per week.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks to you both for the ideas.
>>>>
>>>> On 9/23/13, mc wrote:
>>>>> I remember candidates (who were usually heads of departments
>>>>> but teaching full time) getting experience in the main office
>>>>> when administration was out and when extra administration was
>>>>> needed. Ideally, your principal should be aware and on board
>>>>> with what you are doing. Also, what about night school or
>>>>> summer school positions?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> On 9/22/13, Busy intern AND teacher in Florida! wrote:
>>>>>> I'm currently teaching 8th grade language arts while taking
>>>>>> my last two courses for administrative certification. One
>>>>>> of these courses is the internship, and I've chosen an
>>>>>> approach that incorporates both elementary and middle
>>>>>> school experiences.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The challenge is finding the time to complete the required
>>>>>> 90 hours of experiences while teaching full-time. I have a
>>>>>> few colleagues who have done this while working in an
>>>>>> administrative position, such as a dean or even as a CRT.
>>>>>> They reported few issues due to the nature of their jobs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm trying to avoid taking personal days, but I'm not sure
>>>>>> how I'll be able to complete the hours without taking time
>>>>>> off. I did not do this over the summer because I wanted to
>>>>>> have the chance to work with a principal while school was
>>>>>> in session.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would appreciate any suggestions for tasks that could be
>>>>>> completed outside of school. I'm looking at planning a
>>>>>> brief inservice of some kind, doing some data analysis at
>>>>>> home, and so forth.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would also like to hear any suggestions regarding
>>>>>> experiences you feel are absolutely essential for the
>>>>>> internship. I will be taking some personal days next month.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks in advance for any help you can provide

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