New Beginnings

September 9, 2011 = First day of student teaching at Erwine Intermediate in Coventry School District.


October 11, 2011 = I only have a week and a half left!? But, I'm not ready to leave anymore. :(


I have been anxiously awaiting my trip to Charleston, South Carolina since I applied for the Southern Internship Program in the Spring Semester.  It has always been one of my favorite cities and I am looking forward to having the freedom to explore what is has to offer for 7 whole weeks.  However, so many great things have been happening at home that I find myself feeling a little sad about leaving.

Side note: One of the great things happening at home is that my family just moved into a brand new house. I love my new room, the pretty scenery, and the humongous yard in the middle of nowhere. Hands down best unpacking memory = finding my grandma's old fur coat in the cedar chest. Narnia, anyone?  

 Anyways... 



Working at Erwine has been a phenomenal experience.  Being in a 5th grade language arts classroom has reminded me of how much I love teaching.  Despite all of the things they don't tell you about before hand, (like the massive consumption of donuts and bagels and the addiction to chocolate) I know that I am exactly where I'm supposed to be.


I love what I am doing and I am having a blast spending my days in the classroom with these students.  They are the sweetest, most talkative bunch I have ever encountered.  Perhaps they are the most difficult group of students I have worked with, but I have learned so much from them.


I also could not have asked for a better mentor teacher.  I have felt comfortable with the staff from the very beginning.  They have made me a part of the group, at least I think, and I really appreciate it.


I don't really have much else to say at this point other than I have about a million things to do in order to pack and get ready to make the drive next Friday. 10 days...This is crazy! My next great adventure is about to begin :)


(If you're wondering about the sad face at the beginning and the happy one at the end then let me just say: Yes, I am feeling bipolar about this at the moment.)