Thursday, May 10, 2012

Student Teaching

 U.S. History "B" Day


 Junior U.S History Class "A" day

Freshman Global Studies Class
Junior College History Class


Yearbook Class


Junior College History Class




I finished up my student teaching the week before Spring Break. It was a 12 week assignment and I was able to work with Mrs. Young at the high school. After Christmas break I was dreading having to start my student teaching. I did not want to do all the hard work and leave my kids every day. This was the hardest most rewarding thing I have done throughout my educational endeavors. I had so many days I just broke down and cried because I could not get everything done. I would come home after school and just want to spend time with my kids, but I would also have to make time for my school assignments that I had to complete during student teaching. It was a hectic and crazy time in all of our lives. There were weeks with sick kids and I had to make other babysitting arrangements and getting my kids to their activities during the day was a nightmare. Some days I would drop my kids off at the babysitters crying and I would leave them crying as well. ( I was an emotional wreck, as you can see) We all survived though. I had so much fun working with Mrs. Young, the school staff, and the students. I cried for my last two days every time I thought about leaving and not coming back. One class walked in at the beginning of class and both Pam and I were crying and they just looked at us like we were crazy and told us we were too. Mrs Young had ordered me two cakes (one for "A" day and one for "B" day) we had a party both days with my classes and I have been forever changed because of this experience. Pam and I had so much fun working together and those kids taught me so much. There were so many days I wanted to pull my hair out because the kids were being so obnoxious but I wouldn't have traded them for anything. I know I will be a better educator because of what I learned during my student teaching and I am so grateful for the opportunity of being able to do it. ( I just realized that I didn't get any pictures of my "B" day history class, so I will have to get them)

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

I know just what you were talking about. So glad it is over for both you and me. It seems unreal to really been DONE! I'm so proud of you!!! I know first hand how hard it is to go to college with a family to care for. We need to PARTY!!