The summer is going by quickly; I thought it would seem like an eternity before I leave for my new home. As the days pass I make lists upon lists of things that I want to get done before August. Amazon Prime has become my best friend as I find my sheets, towels, pillows, and a happy lamp (shipped for free). Shipping my totes is becoming a chore in itself. Every day, I tell myself that I need to ship them out; they are still sitting in my living room.
With each new day I become more anxious. I'm second guessing my ability. My mind feels blank - do I remember how to teach? Really my most challenging hurdle right now is knowing how to start a school year. What do I say? What do I teach? The questions seem never-ending. Luckily, I have been able to create templates so that I only have to put it together when I'm there. I wish I could have everything ready....
In exactly two months I will have twelve little bodies in my very first classroom, and twenty-four eyes staring at me. Twenty-four eyes staring at me: the new teacher-new to the school, new to the village community. The only thing I can even think up to say: "Hi, my name is Miss Rozzi. I am your 4th grade teacher."
Friday, June 21, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Is This Real?
It's getting so close to the end of college. While I'm sad to be saying goodbye, I am ecstatic for the next chapter in my life: teaching 4th grade in Alaska. My dream has finally come true! As I say goodbye, I look back at all of my role models. Those people have formed me into the teacher that I am soon to be. My professors, family, friends, doctors...they have all helped me be here and, now,there.
The past month I have been gaining additional support from other teachers and administrators at my new school. That has truly been a relief! I have received pictures of my classroom and school, I have received numerous e-mails from my principal and other teachers, and I have been given resources to the curriculum. Even though I have already started having my "bad teaching" dreams... my summer is going to be filled with preparation and anticipation. I have attached "before" pictures of my classroom. I can't wait to post the pictures of when I finish setting up my classroom!!
The past month I have been gaining additional support from other teachers and administrators at my new school. That has truly been a relief! I have received pictures of my classroom and school, I have received numerous e-mails from my principal and other teachers, and I have been given resources to the curriculum. Even though I have already started having my "bad teaching" dreams... my summer is going to be filled with preparation and anticipation. I have attached "before" pictures of my classroom. I can't wait to post the pictures of when I finish setting up my classroom!!
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