Well, today was another day of learning. I learned probably as much as the students learned today. In the course of this one day I had 2 students sent to the behavior management person, 1 student suspended, 1 student get in a physical fight and another student cuss me out and I called her mom in the middle of class....
Needless to say school has been quite the adventure! But as my dad keeps saying "What a learning experience" I will definitely learn a great deal from my first teaching experience.
The biggest thing I'm working on right now is how to appreciate what I have...I could let these students get me down but I have 18 or so students who are really trying, follow directions and want to (the majority of the time) learn. I am making a difference to atleast one student and I can't let myself get discouraged.
I am so fortunate to be able to come home and no matter what type of day I have to be able to see my parents. Tuesday night, naturally, we went out to trivia. Unfortunately my mom broke the record I had set when she wasn't there so I never got any bragging time! But the ability to go out with them whenever they or I want. I have someone to talk to and that really cares about my day.
I also have good friends! An old friend called me today who I have been awful at keeping in touch with, another friend had sent me a card after I had called her pretty much just to vent (perfect timing!).
I AM blessed!
