Well, today is officially Labor Day, and tomorrow is officially the first day of school! I of course have class today, since William & Mary apparently does not observe Labor Day, but that is neither here nor there. This past week seemed to hit me with blow after blow, little things that began to add up to a point of no return. It all came pouring out Friday night, and although I of course still feel nervous for the start of student teaching, I feel much more at peace. I no longer have a watermelon sized knot in the pit of my stomach, now just normal butterflies! Thank you to my friends and family for your comforting words of wisdom...I couldn't do it without you!
I am starting this blog to chronicle the next 8 months of my life as a student teacher, and perhaps even through my first year of teaching for real starting next fall. I know it is a rough road ahead, and I have a lot to learn, but I know that I have an amazing group of people helping me along the way. I am struggling with thoughts of the unknown, trying to stop myself from envisioning worst-case scenarios. I so badly want to love this profession and inspire my students, but I fear failure. What if they hate me? What if I'm an awful teacher? I'm really trying to stay positive, stay organized, and stay focused on one day at a time. Enjoy the ride!
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