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?
Madison-
ReplyDeleteI really like the fact that we both did creative pieces on the {terrors} of student teaching. I think it would be so less scary if it also didn't mark the end of our college careers and the next move into 'real' life as I call it. I really think your poem captures the confidence we have gained this year as student teachers and as adults; I think you should read this next year at this time as a real teacher and see how much your confidence has grown and how much more comfortable you are in your own classroom!
Delightful in both form and content. Thank you for sharing, Madison!
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