I love Teaching!

I am SO in my element. :)

I am really flourishing in my classroom over at Harrison Park Middle, but it wouldn't be possible without the amazing teacher that I'm working with. She loves my ideas, and she's so encouraging to me. What a role model! She really loves the kids and works hard to help them learn wherever they're at. And yet she respects me, and appreciates the new creativity that I have to offer.

I had about three or four ideas for her in the last two days, and she's wholeheartedly accepted them and is going to have me help her implement a few. Just now I came up with a fundraiser for the class fieldtrip: greeting cards! I'm eager to hear how she likes the idea. Even if it doesn't work out, I know she anticipates my contribution... and it's only been a couple of days!

This is such a confirmation for me about my vocation as a teacher. While I still don't know what kind of teacher I'll be, there's no doubt about my role. I feel more energized than I have all semester, I'm excited and feeling creative, and it's just such a good feeling! :) People noticed how happy I was once I got back from school... Yay! :)

Gotta finish up an assignment for my "real" school... but it'll be a good class. :)

Betsy