Yesterday was my very last day of school FOREVER. I can't imagine ever going back to school for anything unless I eventually get my master's through an online school. I may do that just because it seems like a pretty neat accomplishment but we'll see. I will only do it through an online program. I really don't want to go back on a college campus for any classes ever again.
I thought I was going to be an emotional wreck on my last day but I was able to hold it together. When I walked into the classroom at 6:50 my desk was covered in all kinds of classroom supplies and cards and a poster for all the students to sign. My teacher was next door. I set my stuff down and then went next door to thank her and my eyes filled with tears and I couldn't speak. The other time I almost lost it was in the teacher's lounge when a parent of one of my students came up to me and thanked me for making such a good impression on her daughter. She said her daughter has never loved one of her teachers. Once again I got teary and could barely speak. I loved her daughter as well. I loved almost all the students. All day they were asking for me to sign anything they could find. It was a nice day and I was dreading walking the students out to the buses all day. The time finally came and it was hard. There were probably 15 crowded around me as we walked. There were hugs being given and tears being held in by me. I had 65 students and I wish I could know what happens down the road for each and every one. They were a great group of kids and I was truly lucky to have such a wonderful student teaching experience. I can't wait to go back and visit on June 7th when they have their end of year class party.
There were 3 boys that brought me flowers and one of them brought in some roses and a homemade card. The card said that he picked the flowers from his yard just for me. The card said some other things as well and I was just so surprised that a boy would put that much time into something. He will be a heart breaker in a few years.
Now I have to find a job. I wish I could get one before the end of summer but it's not very likely. I am going to start handing out my resume next week at area charter schools and a few CMS and Gaston County schools.
Now, Brigham on the other hand is growing up. He holds his bottle all by himself now. He is also trying to crawl. He doesn't lift himself off his belly and he doesn't get on his knees at all but it looks like he is getting close to getting up on his knees. Mark and I work with him everyday. We know it will be more challenging when he is crawling but it will be even more fun. We love him so much and we still race to be the one to get him out of his crib after his naps and we fight over holding him and feeding him. It is pretty funny.
2 comments:
How sweet! That is why I love working in pediatric dentistry. I'm glad you had a great teaching experience! You'll be a great teacher, but I don't understand why you aren't applying to union county schools too....if you think it's too far, well when you get a job here, you can buy a new house!!!
I may do Union County schools but it is so far away. We aren't moving for 5 years but a job far away is better than no job at all :)
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