It's difficult to believe that my first year as a teacher has come to an end. I knew that the year would go by quickly, but it wasn't until I got to the end of the year when I was really wishing time would slow down. When May rolled around, our class started keeping a countdown until it was vacation time. Before I would do our morning devotion, I would announce how many days were left, and I would be met with cheers of "Yay!" and then followed by "Oh, no! Then the Miss leaves." When I heard those words come out of several of my students' mouths, I realized that I was just as much a part of their lives as they had become a part of mine.
This year had its difficulties, but the days of joy overshadow any of the dark moments that we went through as a class. We learned a lot, not only academically, but about life and even more importantly, about God's love and forgiveness. It was so refreshing to not have to hide my faith throughout the school day, but I was encouraged to be open and share those moments with my students. My first year as a teacher was a confidence boost and confirmed my calling as a teacher. I pray that as I continue teaching throughout my years that I will be able to look back to this one and remember the joy, fun, and challenges that encouraged me to want to come back each day and continue to love on my students.
It has been an honor to be the fifth grade teacher at the Learning Center. Lord willing, I will be back one day.
This year had its difficulties, but the days of joy overshadow any of the dark moments that we went through as a class. We learned a lot, not only academically, but about life and even more importantly, about God's love and forgiveness. It was so refreshing to not have to hide my faith throughout the school day, but I was encouraged to be open and share those moments with my students. My first year as a teacher was a confidence boost and confirmed my calling as a teacher. I pray that as I continue teaching throughout my years that I will be able to look back to this one and remember the joy, fun, and challenges that encouraged me to want to come back each day and continue to love on my students.
It has been an honor to be the fifth grade teacher at the Learning Center. Lord willing, I will be back one day.