Sunday, March 4, 2018

I Am (Blog Post #5)


I am a student
One of the first to class the first day
Anxious about who I will talk to
Nervous about what expectations are
Wondering what the assignments are
Can I pass my classes?

I am a college student
One of the first to move in to the dorms
Anxious about all of the new experiences
Nervous about being on my own for the first time
Wondering how different college classes are
Can I achieve my dreams?

I am a student teacher
One of the adults who looks like a middle schooler
Anxious about planning quality lessons
Nervous about classroom management
Wondering if I will be able to pass all licensing requirements
Can I make it through the year?

I am a teacher
One of the adults who has gained confidence
Anxious no more about students telling me I am mean
Nervous no more about a lesson failing
Wondering where I will be teaching next year
Can I choose my own path?

To My Past Self (Blog Post #6)

Dear summer 2017 Madison, You will be going on quite a journey this next year.   Right now you are anxiously wondering what your first...