A Second, Second Chance at Kosciusko High School

Signing my contract

When I went to my last teaching assignment four years ago, it was a great second chance. I thought I would teach physics and AP physics and set the world on fire. To save a lot of time and heartache, suffice it to say, things did not go as planned. However, while sequestered at Madison Central High School I did create an action hero – Super B – that can dispel ignorance with the wave of his wand. Interestingly enough, the inspiration came from my worst student in my worst class my first year.

No child left behind, I guess.

Therefore, I have looked for inspiration and motivation from anyone and everyone I teach. My students loved me and I loved teaching them even thought it was not my first love – physics. Even though I was looking for inspiration to hang on another year, I was really thinking about retiring and not having to deal with the daily frustration of survival in the Jungle (apt nickname for Madison Central).

Then I got a call on a Monday morning. The principal (John-Mark Cain)

at Kosciusko High wanted me to come talk about starting a physics program at his school. I could not believe my ears. Here was my second, second chance. After an energizing interview,  I was ready to sign on. Ever since I have been moving my very large bag of teacher tools (four truck loads) and dreaming new lesson plans in my mind.

Some people get a second chance in life. I am one of those fortunate ones who has gotten a second, second chance. I am doing everything I can to welcome and to nurture this second chance. I feel like a kid again, which is amazing at my position on life’s timeline.

Let’s get started, Kosy.