2 down, 1 to go....

I will be finishing up my second week of summer school tomorrow. Next week is the last week and it is a little sad. I have really enjoyed the kids. However, I did forget about all the drama that goes hand in hand with high school.

I got an email from the principal yesterday and she told me how several of the students have been in to compliment me on the great job I am doing. It was really great to hear. I have also had several students go in and request to have me next year since I will be teaching a class of Algebra 2. I do have a good group of kids that just needed to be pushed and held to a higher standard.

I have settled into the routine of things, and will start my lesson plans for next year. I am so glad that my Granny Hill pushed me to finish school so I could teach. I love it and the kids. It is a wonderful feeling waking up and wanting to go to work. I guess that is why it is a career and not a job.

Today, I realized that the students do like me and my class. One of the girls missed the bus, and sat in my room from noon until around 3pm. She cleaned my boards and just sat and talked to me. I didn't ask here to, I just told the students that as long as I was there my door was always open to them for anything. I feel like I am becoming the teacher that I wanted to be, the one that students like and respect. The one that helps the students learn that won't learn for anyone else.

I have also been told by several staff and students that this one student never does anything and is never motivated has turned over a new leaf this year. They say that it is something I have done. I have done nothing but tell him he is smarter than what he or anyone thinks when he tries.

What an awesome two weeks it has been! I look forward to next year!

Oh, I was asked Friday if I would teach a class of Algebra 2, the Math Modeling class along with my 3 Algebra 1 and 2 TAKS Math classes. It was a great feeling that out of 3 teachers, they asked me.