Back From Block

Wow, what a ride it has been. I spent my block in India doing an independents study, where I evaluated literacy across cultural boundaries. Fascinating! Now I am back and settling into the PC community. For those of us on the track to Teacher Certification, the journey can seem like a road map leading up to the pinnacle of student teaching. Although I have designed my own degree, there are still a number of requirements I need to check off the list before entering the classroom. I will be doing my teaching this coming fall and the horizon is growing exceedingly near. I met with a mentor today to discuss the remaining process. I am so thrilled and yet so anxious. On one hand I think, "Ok Bethena, you were born to be a teacher, it is the only thing you have ever wanted to do, you have more knowledge than can ever be covered in one class, it will be great. Do not worry." Then on the other hand I think, "Oh Lord, there are so many state standards I have to cover and so much to teach my kids in such a short time! How the heck am I going to get it all gone?! Yikes." My mentor reassured me that all good teachers go through the same thing and at the end of the day it WILL be ok. So I trust her experience and wisdom and will get up tomorrow and do it all again.