Stressing Out

I feel like the work is just piling up on me now. I have to complete an application for student teaching and interview process. My e-portfolio assignment is due in a month, then I have 60 hours of shadowing on top of all of that.

Life is really crazy right now, I am really learning to use my time management skills in order to get everything done in a timely fashion. I know in my mind it will all work out, because it almost always does--but at the same time I am stressing over my 40 hour a week job and class. School is hard to do when you are independent and work full-time. I just thank god for my husband who has been extremely patience through all of this and works with me to keep me grounded.

While I work on finishing everything I can today, I am really feeling the pressure to complete everything. I am going to keep on trucking because that is all you can do in times like these

Joy

Week Two

The classes are finally underway. With my first week under my belt I am ready to dive in head first into this semester. The semester is going to be extremely busy and fast. With 60 hours of shadowing required outside of the classroom, applying for student teaching, and getting my summer school requirements together.

I know the busy schedule will be well worth it in the long run. I am looking forward to all of my classes, and feel my knowledge and skills will grow tremendously this semester. In just a short full months I will begin my journey as a teacher.

That is all for today.

The Blogging Begins...

This is my first blog ever!

I am beginning the journey and headed back to school again. To follow my true passion of becoming an elementary school teacher. I begin my second semester in a week and the classes are going to be intense.

I am extremely excited about the new path my life is on and can't wait for everyone to come on this journey with me. In just a year, I will be in the classroom working with children, and I finally feel I am following my heart in the right direction. Of course I am nervous about the transitions from a 40 hour a week office job to a school schedule. If anyone has any advice to make the transition or tips for me while I enter the unknown world of the educational system please pass them on.

I will keep you posted on my progress, this semester I will begin assisting with lesson plans and teaching some on my own. I know the experience will be wonderful and looking forward to an exciting semester ahead!

Wishing everyone good luck with their dreams and goals of 2009!
Until next time...J