I don't even know where to start with this one... I am a full-time 6th grade teacher. I am LOVING my job! Yes, I've spent almost every one of the last 15 days trying to keep my head above water, but hearing my colleagues affirmations and reminders that this is only my second week and I was just thrown into it are what keep me going every day. I walked into a district I had no experience in, a building I didn't even know existed, to a grade that I always said I'd never teach. I am SO glad that I took a chance. I know that for the last 6 years I've talked about Beaverton being my dream... but I don't think that Beaverton is necessarily the place for me. I have felt at home in Scappoose since I first walked in! It's easy to forget sometimes that I just started there.
Today I did an art project with my students. I wanted to make sure that the bulletin boards weren't bare for conferences. I made one as well, talking about the things I was thankful for. I secretly think that many of my students did a better job coming up with things to be thankful for than I did... but then they were thankful for things like soda and tacos...
Each day we grow a little more and I make a little progress towards feeling like an organized teacher. For now, we work together to get things done and get to PE on time! :) I love my crazy 6th graders, from J&J and their never ending eagerness to help, not only me, but also their peers. MO and his I'm sorries. Now if only I could get a doc camera and figure out where I want my darn desk! :)
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I am so very happy for you! I don't think anyone can even imagine how proud I am of all you have become! Love you more than all them stars! :}
I'll admit I thought this post was about your love life. Ha! I LOVE your tree art and will be stealing it for my January 'goal' art. You have so much to give theses kids and I understand exactly how you feel as you tread water each day. But I promise it gets easier. You're reaching out for help when needed and trusting your instincts as a professional more each day. Kind words from colleagues go along way, but when you're kids believe in you- there is no limit. So proud of you Miss Miller.
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