Saturday, July 21, 2012

How I got here

When my oldest child was in kindergarten, I was a SAHM. The teacher asked for classroom helpers and I volunteered. Wow, I loved it! I came every day that year. When the end of the year rolled around, they offered me a job :-). I became a parapro and really enjoyed my job. I loved working with the children and had some amazing teachers to work with as well. Everyone kept asking me when I was going to be a teacher. The more they asked, the more I started really thinking about it. I realized how much I loved working in education. I had dreams of my own classroom. So, I made the decision to go back to school and earn my degree. Now the time has come when I have finished my classes! (What? I can't believe I am finally here!) I will be student teaching this fall! August is coming fast and I have found myself growing more nervous, actually terrified! Today, however, I turned a corner. As I thought about this coming school year I began to feel excited. I have made progress :-)

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  1. It can be scary but also very exciting. What grade will you be student teaching in? Have you met the teacher? I would love to help you if you ever have any questions or need some ideas. =)

    I am happy to be your newest follower. I would love for you to hop over and visit me when you get the chance. I have 2 poems that I just shared that I would love for you to read. =)

    Heather
    Heather's Heart

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    1. Heather, thank you for following my blog. I am now your newest follower as well :-)

      I will be student teaching in first grade, which I see is also the grade you teach in. I am sure I will have a bunch of questions once I get in the classroom.

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    2. Wahoo! 1st is the BEST! Be sure and share all of your ideas and activities with your mentor teacher. I know that can be scary but you will have a lot of fresh ideas that I am sure she will love. Be sure and share them on your blog too. Everyone loves new ideas. =)


      Heather
      Heather's Heart

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  2. Hi! I am a new follower and have nominated you for an award! You can pick it up at spottedaroundtheschool.blogspot.com

    Blogging is fun and so exciting to watch the follower number go up, isn't it???

    I student taught in First Grade too. It was great...I had an awesome lead teacher. Enjoy your year!

    Cheryl

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