My Apologies and Final Thoughts

Dear Readers,

I am so sorry. I set out on this adventure as a student teacher with the idea that I would be able to write something every day about the events that took place during my student teaching experience. Unfortunately this did not happen. With the tasks of planning lessons, grading papers, and still managing to take time to take care of myself, I was unable to keep up with the added task. This saddens me simply because as I look back, there are so many interesting events that took place, but there is no way at this point that I could possibly get it down. No matter though. I will tell you that it has been quite a ride.

I have three weeks left of my experience at Summerville High School. It has been a rather eventful experience; one that I will always cherish and remember. Though I am looking forward to turning a page and closing this chapter of my life, I will always look back and fondly remember the monsters, ahem, I mean students, I have had the pleasure of working with over the last several months. I will greatly miss my wonderful Cooperating Teacher, Tarrah. Oh and I cannot forget Mr. Citro, the best partner/inclusion teacher ever. I have had a wonderful time working this these two individuals. I have learned so much from them and value them as so much more than as just my cooperating teacher and partner, but rather as dear friends.

And now for some wonderful news. I have a job! Even with all of the cutbacks and hiring freezes, I have been hired. Though I have not signed my permanent contract, I have signed the open contract stating that I have the job. As of August of 2010, I will be an employee of the Dorchester County, District 4 School District. I will be teaching English at Woodland High School in Dorchester, South Carolina. It will be quite a drive every morning from Summerville, but I look forward to the drive.

Another rather exciting piece of new is that I am planing to spread my wings, even if just a little bit, and moving out on my own. I will still be in Summerville, but I will have my own space and I am looking forward to it more than I can express in this one space. The goal is to be moved in and settled before the beginning of August so that I have one less thing to worry about as I begin my first year as a high school teacher.

Keep me in your prayers, as I am sure you already do. Take care my friends.

~Christine