Now is the end of the semester. Last one before "official" student teaching. Wow. I had said that I never wanted to re-live high school. It was probably the most trying time in my life thus far. I never would have thought that I would find my passion and calling in life in the same setting that I learned to hate so much as a youth.
A little more than a year and a half ago, my biggest worry was figuring out what I wanted to do as a career. All summer long, I stressed over where I should take my life, since I figured the path I was heading down was not for me. About this time last year, I had just found out that I was accepted into the full year Professional Development School, a year long student teaching internship. This year my biggest worry: getting some resumes out to schools. It's amazing how much difference one year makes. I never thought that this past semester would have gone as smoothly as it did, especially after giving up alot.
Kim,
ReplyDeleteI think that your experience in your high school might prove beneficial. You can connect with students who are also not enjoying and make it more enjoyable to them. Also, I have got to know you this semester, and I think you made a great decision going into teaching. You know your content and are extremely passionate about sharing your knowledge, your future students will be lucky to have you as a teacher. Another thing I really respect about you is how you push your students. Through our other classes I have taken note on your questioning technique. It's good! Keep up the good work and hang in there!
Carrie