Workplace Evaluations - YUCK!

I was evaluated by my supervisor today, which, of course, always makes one at least a little nervous.  I mean, I know I'm awesome, but what if the person who controls my destiny disagrees?  What if all the amazing things I do on a daily basis end up not being so awesome to my supervisor?  What if she picks up on the one flaw I forgot to fix (like, perhaps, not having a social contract up...oops).  Or, my most challenging students have a particularly bad day? Does that one snapshot really give a clear picture of what I do and how I do it?  If it's a great review, I'll say yes, if not, I'll argue no :)

Luckily, we are warned about the upcoming evaluation, and even get to pick the day and class period.  Thank goodness, because I have some perfectly angelic classes and some that are still working becoming angelic (good way to put it, huh?).  The class I chose is 6th graders, who still largely trust me as the motherly figure, and aim to please most of the time.  This class is especially well behaved, and mostly independent in their work habits.  Apparently, when I had a substitute earlier this week, the kids walked in to no adult, so they just sat down and started working.  Eventually, when no one showed up, someone went to the office to let them know.  Perhaps I've trained them well?

Imagine their delight when I shared with them that a principal was going to come into our room to see how very awesome THEY are!!! They were so proud and impressed with themselves.  I found it very sweet.  The big day got postponed a few times, and so when today came, they were triply excited about it.  They just couldn't wait!

Well, we did our thing, it happened how it happened, and I think all went fairly well.  My favorite part was when one of my students whispered in my ear, "do you think she's writing down good stuff about us?  Does she likes us as much as you do?"  Regardless of what happens with the official papwerwork stuff, that made my day, and reminded me why I go do this often thankless job day after day.  Because I like them.