Wednesday, June 1, 2011

SUMMER!!

At the beginning of this school year I thought that the end couldn't come soon enough.  I feel like I was handed a challenge that I would not be able to complete.  Here was the challenge: teach 33 students.  The end.  Not only teach them, but help them to have a successful year where they make enough growth to be successful in life.  At times during the year I had glimpses of hope that I was getting through to these kids and then I would have set-backs.  However, at the end of the year I couldn't have been prouder of my kids.     They worked so hard!!  And, I fell in love with ALL of them.  I'm going to miss them this summer, but I welcome the break with open arms!!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

What grade is your class?

I've always thought teaching would be an incredibly difficult career because I don't think that anyone can learn anything that they don't want to, and kids in general are..er..preoccupied.

I'm sure it's incredibly rewarding when you do get through, though.

Unknown said...

Summer!summer!summer!

The Anders said...

33??? Seriously? I think I had 27 my last year and thought that was terrible. You're lucky you survived. :) Hope you're having a great summer, Emily!