Friday, September 6, 2013

I didn't Know That Was In My Job Description

On the job training is a wonderful experience.  Hands-on, real world audience, authentic instruction... this is the epitome of ultimate learning! However, I was not prepared for one particular assignment I was asked to be a part of this past week...

...I was leaving an observation when I saw my mentor principal heading down the sidewalk.  He saw me and asked if I wanted to join him.  There had been a call to the office  to come help in the CTE (computers) room.  I was saying, "Sure," as Mr. Powers continued with the story.  There was a SNAKE that slithered under the door and into the classroom.

WHAT????  That's not my job.  But, oh yes it is.  So, me, Jeni Wiley, scared of anything that doesn't have a neck, proceeded to the room to "catch" the snake.  Let's also mention I had on open-toe, open-back heels.  

So, all the kids and the teacher were waiting for us, snake slayers, to find the creature and dispose of properly!  I followed Mr. Powers into the room paying attention to corners, nooks, my toes... After a few glimpses of the HUGE room (once an auto mechanic classroom), we realized that snake could be anywhere.  Being a computer room, there were cords EVERYWHERE and that played tricks on my mind. Every cord, every crack against the wall was "IT."  And, I didn't want "IT."

Needless to say, the snake is still on the loose.  An APB has been put out for a 1-2 foot snake with beady eyes and scaly skin. Reward offered if brought in dead.  ;)