Four Things

Instead of going through my daily routine, which wasn’t much of anything today due a very big schedule rearrangement, I’ve decided to share a couple observations/thoughts that I have had over the past couples days of project.

1.     Coffee. Having been at a school for three weeks now, I fully understand teacher’s reliance on coffee. I always thought to myself before “Wow. A lot of teachers sure like coffee,” but never thought about reasons why they might like coffee. I now know that it is a very necessary part in staying energized and focused all day long (not to mention that it is a little addicting).

2.     It is amazing what kids think that they can get away with. The other day I had a student come up to me and ask if he could use the restroom during a study hall. I of course said yes, however, he needed to give me a hall pass first. When I asked for the hall pass, the student replied, “Darn it, I didn’t think you would know!” He ended up going back to his desk to retrieve his hall pass, while I thought to myself about why, though I was new to the building, I wouldn’t know that he needed a hall pass considering I am supposed to be somewhat like an actual teacher.

3.     I actually feel like I have a purpose. Yes, yes, I know there is a purpose in being a student and going to school, but now I feel like I am actually doing something with the tings I have learned. It is nice to feel like I have an affect on the future and a student’s progress.

4.     Teaching is a blast (at least for me)! I love the variety and how everyday is always different. Helping others to learn and further understand something is always fulfilling, especially when you can tell that something “clicks” for a student. The student’s energy  (although at times can be a little stressful) is infectious and only makes everyday more enjoyable. I also enjoy that I feel like I am, hopefully, setting an example for the students around me. I could definitely see myself pursuing a career in education one day.