Here's to New Beginnings......

Well the time has finally come.

Three and a half years of work leading up to this point. It's crazy to think that less than a year ago, I wasn't sure where I was student teaching, or what subjects I would cover. And now, here I am, all the way across Pennsylvania, and I could not be more excited.

Mr. Boyer, Myself, and Mr. Heyler 

I tell ya, this week I have felt like a racehorse in the chutes at the Kentucky derby. While I spent this week observing Mr. Boyer and Mr. Heyler (my cooperating teachers), I also began learning about my new school system, getting to know my students, and prepare for next week when I officially begin teaching.

While I am extremely excited to teach, I also know that it is important that I learn the in's and out's of the school system before I jump right in. That being said, I cannot wait for next week to start. Next week I will be teaching two Ag Science Classes, and an Introductory Horticulture Class. I'll also begin helping Mr. Heyler in the Ag Mechanics 2 class, which I will also be teaching the next week. In the meantime, I have been getting to know the administration and staff here, and have been memorizing students names (well, at least trying too). Now, of course along with this excitement, I also am feeling a little nervous. But, I know that Heyler and Boyer are here to help, and I know that while not every lesson plan will go as expected, I have been given the tools necessary to complete, conquer, and excel in this task.

One thing I love about being up here, is the community. Not only are the people up here fantastic to work with, but, this is a small rural community with many strong ties, and while it hurts to be so far from home on my own, this community is just like the one I came from, and it reminds me a lot of Fulton County. I think it will help me relate more to my students, us coming from similar backgrounds.

It's just hard to believe that one week is already done, and I still have so much to teach!!!! But no matter what I'm teaching, my job is to make it as educational and exciting as possible, and that's my goal looking to next week.                                        

FFA sign in Mr. Boyer's Classroom