That is a very big change! Oh my! How are you feeling about it?

I take it that it's not welcomed news.

I only have a couple of years until retirement so while setting up a new program is interesting, starting over for my last 2-3 years isn't too appealing.

but maybe look at the bright side...you have accomplished so much in K-8th they NEED your expertise for high school! Congrats I HOPE.

oh my

That's crazy. You've built such a great program there.

I think it's a compliment for you. It'll be hard work, but I know you have the gt skills, vision, and people skills to pull it off.

That I have built the K-8 program is exactly why I was told I'm "needed" at the high school- I'm good with that. It's the principal of the thing (you heard me- the principal doesn't support gifted) that's...

going to be the challenge. He's a very rigid sort of person- his way or else.

but there will be kids that you have worked with already

My program was an EC-12 program. I know you will miss the "little kids". Found high school teachers very territorial and the most difficult to work with. Good luck with your program.

high school tchrs are the most difficult & resistant

Few people during their lifetime come anywhere near exhausting the resources dwelling within them.

I know it's not something you're really sure or, but congratulations on the affirmation of the work you've done

I'm thinking positively for you!

I agree with Ginger plus you are very familiar with the lower grade gifted program and can help implement a smooth transition to HS. It is nice to be challenged to do new things in those last couple of years.

Btw, I much prefer to work with HS teachers over elem. I've found they can be STRONG supporters when they are convinced its a good thing.

They are intelligent and independent and don't just accept "new marching orders" as easily as elems. Which I appreciate.