The first full week is in the bag and I can say truthfully I'm feeling pretty good. Student teaching is going well, I'm still getting used to being there all day everyday. Other then that life is pretty good. The Red Day Students are starting to warm up to me and feeling comfortable enough to ask me questions. My White Day Students are feeling comfortable enough to give me a hard time, which I enjoy.

On Monday, one of the student's in my 4th hour class stopped me in the hall an asked me if I would be in class on Tuesday. The Friday before I had been taking care of the Seniors Cap and Gown Pictures all morning so I was not in class. I told the student I would be and that seemed to make their day. I don't think they realized that it also made mine. Those are the little moments that make me truly confident I am going into the right profession.

Even with those moments I'm still a bit nervous. When I started all this four years ago, the end seemed so far away and now that it is only months away a feel a twinge of apprehension. Parents are really going to trust me with the education of their children. That's a lot of pressure.

Well, enough about my feelings, on to the classroom. The only bit I am finding hard to work with is some classroom management. It's hard to come in and work with students who have been able to get away with stuff that I, personally, would not allow. I'm trying to find that fine line, I don't want to step on any toes. So that has been a bit tricky, I think we will be able to get all those things worked out.  I agree with my other teacher on the issues of letting students sit around and not do anything during class and not work on assignments. I understand it is that teachers philosophy and that is fine, it's just not mine. So, I will be working on that.

Other then that I am getting along swimmingly with both of my teachers. They do make for a fun environment, which I like. Now it is off to get ready for another week and more learning. Hope you all have a great week!!!!!