Classless

Yesterday, I taught what might be one of my last speech classes - depending upon how many sign up for the June mini-term class. Because we don't know what type of schedule I'll be under in the fall with my job...not to mention if we will be here or otherwise...I just thought it to be the height of irresponsibility if I accepted a contract to teach in the fall. So, I voluntarily removed myself from the adjunct faculty roster at the college this fall. If they'll take me, and Lord willing in where we land, I may very well step back into the role in the spring of '09. But that's for another day.

That was really painful. Last night we had one of my classes over for an end-of-year party, and after they left, some of my students from previous years' classes stuck around until the wee hours of the morning. It was some of the most fun Tammy & I have had in a long time.

I love my students. I love teaching. It helps keep me young to be around the collegiate setting. I only hope I was able to give back to them the same joy and fun that they gave to me. This fall will be the first time in years that I haven't had a hand in the college ranks. Tammy and I used to be the college Sunday School teachers at our previous church, and then I went from teaching at church to also teaching on campus. It'll take a little getting used to, but I'm looking forward to being able to return someday. It's been more fun than a human should be allowed to have!