Florida Teacher’s Essay Becomes Rallying Cry for Respect

Florida Teacher’s Essay Becomes Rallying Cry for Respect

Cloud Nine

Why are you on cloud nine do you ask?'
Today I...
-Spent the morning with my future students.
-Got a good chunk of my classroom moved due to great help.
-Got lots done in my new classroom.

Four is the number of the day!

There are only four days left of summer school!  I have a feeling this coming week will go by super fast as I am teaching in the classroom that has the students who will be in my classroom this fall. 

My lil girl turns four years old this weekend!  Who would have thought she was only two when I began working with her!  One of her new words is Barbie!  We went to the store tonight and she picked out a baby to have at Miranda's house as part of her birthday gift. 

Funny Summer School Story

I am teaching summer school with a group of boys that have ASD.  One of the boys has been putting a smile on my face the past few days!  He proceeded to walk up to our college helper and fix her shirt which at the time was not touching her jeans.  He then gave her a hug and walked away!  Take that Autism!

New start

I have accepted a new position at Nodland Elementary School as a Kindergarten teacher for students with severe to profound intellectual disabilities.  I am pumped as this is my ideal job I have been wanting since high school, but also nervous at the same time. 

Monday Night

So I went to update the classroom blog, and OF COURSE the editor is down. Things have been going well. It helps that this group of kids can sit down and listen at the same time. Oh, and the fact that I may have a better understanding of what to do may help too!!

Big Splashes

Last week, my class jumped into the Big Splash Program. A program that has students with special needs swim with certified instructors. My kids love it and I love that they are working on focusing, concentration, and motor skills. Not a bad way to spend a Monday morning!!

I am digging into my graduate work this semester. I am really ready for it to be over and the semester has just begun. Next spring, if all goes well, I will be able to graduate and step back from furthering my education for a little while.