wow...this really is teaching.

I survived my first week (+2days)!!! And it just keeps getting better!
and what keeps motivating me? My students. I just love every one of them.

Thinking back to how I felt last Monday does not settle well. I couldn't sleep, didn't sleep and dreamt with my eyes open about standing in front of 30 sets of eyes! How was it that all of a sudden my goal had actually become a reality? I have wanted to become a teacher all of my life...but was it actually starting to unfold?

So what did I learn thus far?

- you will follow your lessons plans exactly!
.......ya right!

- 7 hours a day to learn is SO MANY!
......apparently not so much!

- your students are your greatest critics?
......absolutely.

- am I up to this challenge?
......yes.

This block continues to get better while I seem to become more exhausted!? Weird connection there. Working in a classroom as a teacher is much different then reading 'how' to teach from textbooks. When you are actually out there you realize the immense responsibility and the level of intensity that makes up this profession. So with that I appreciate every challenge that comes my way, and although it seems that I won't make it through on some days - I remember that teaching is not solely about structure, technique and perfection - it is about the passion that drives you.

Cheers until next time...
Angela