The beginning of school is always the most confusing and most difficult for anyone including the activities director (new and experienced). Since the school year has begun I have been given a US History class to teach that I had no idea about in June, I have lost advisors, funding, and students. The students have either dropped out of ASB due to stress from school and not knowing what they got themself into or family problems (lost their homes, suddenly moved from district, passing of parents/grandparents, and much much more.
How do we survive any of this. Statistics show that Activities Directors last only 3 years maximum. This is my 15 th year on my own and 19th year overall ... why do i stay in student activities? I'll give you three.
