Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 18th, 2008 1 Comment »
My favorite edublogger weighs in on what he believes students want to see in a teacher on that first day. The ideal first impression. Regardless of whether or not you agree, one things for sure: first days DO NOT get less intimidating with experience. We may know what to expect and we may have a [...]
Posted in Childhood Education, Teach For America on Aug 18th, 2008 1 Comment »
Tomorrow I have an interview to teach 6th grade English Language Arts at a middle school in the Bronx. What is unique about this school is that it’s located on a college campus. It partners with a program where college students tutor kids that need help with Math or English. It’s perfect because, no matter [...]
Posted in Random Meanderings, Struggles on Aug 18th, 2008 No Comments »
These classes have personality; each it’s own personality.
These students have personality; each their own personality.
The year will have it’s ups and downs, it’s struggles and triumphs.
A lot of that is dependent on the students, on me, on our relationships. All ~150 relationships.
An entire 36 weeks spent with unique individuals, some of whom I’ll battle with, [...]
