I have had a student teacher in my classroom for the last approx. 9 weeks. This is her last week. Most of the last 5-6 weeks, she has completely taken over. This means I have been "homeless". Mostly I have taken over a conference room. Sometimes, other teachers with student teachers have also been in there, and sometimes I've been all by myself.
It has been great in so many ways. I got to talk to my parents lots before they went into the MTC. I get to talk to Kelly lots throughout the day. I have created tons of assessments for my 1st grade team. I was able to get everything done for grades during school, rather than after. I also was able to do all of my own testing of my students, rather than have an aid or parent test them for report cards.
However, it is also hard in many ways. I am sitting way too much!!! One reason why I love teaching is because I am always moving. I also go into my classroom and it's tough not to take over, give the teacher look, and generally not be in control. Go figure! She's really good, but it's still tough.
Next week, I'm back full-time in the classroom. I'm really excited and also quite scared. I'm excited to have my class back, but a little worried about having them back for a whole day, day after day. I've gotten used to "doing my own thing".
I am glad to have accomplished so much during this time. I guess I'd better just enjoy myself for the rest of the week and get myself prepared in all ways for next week.
Good news! When I come back, there are only 8 weeks of school left for the year! Yay! One week in between those weeks is Spring Break and I'm off to Hawaii!!!!! Whoohooo!
