In December I said goodbye to my sweet Bonham family. I'm going to miss both the teachers and students. This picture is of me with my first grade teaching team (except Deb, who couldn't be there) and the fun cake at the sweet going away party they had for me! Bonham is a wonderful school with teachers who love their students and go above and beyond the job requirements to meet their needs. I learned so much during my time at Bonham. I was there five and half years; it is the only place I've taught until now. This week, I'll begin a new teaching adventure. I got an interim job teaching fourth grade here in Hohenwald. I'm looking forward to a new challenge! Thanks to my time at Bonham and the wisdom I gained from veteran teachers, I feel equipped for the job. Sure, part of me is nervous to spend my days with ten year olds, rather than six and seven year olds, but mostly I'm excited! Bonham will always be home to me, since it was my first school, but I'm looking forward to becoming part of a new school family! I spent one day there last week and was greeted warmly. The kids are so mature and independent:) I'm thankful for this new opportunity!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
goodbye bulldogs...hello cubs!
In December I said goodbye to my sweet Bonham family. I'm going to miss both the teachers and students. This picture is of me with my first grade teaching team (except Deb, who couldn't be there) and the fun cake at the sweet going away party they had for me! Bonham is a wonderful school with teachers who love their students and go above and beyond the job requirements to meet their needs. I learned so much during my time at Bonham. I was there five and half years; it is the only place I've taught until now. This week, I'll begin a new teaching adventure. I got an interim job teaching fourth grade here in Hohenwald. I'm looking forward to a new challenge! Thanks to my time at Bonham and the wisdom I gained from veteran teachers, I feel equipped for the job. Sure, part of me is nervous to spend my days with ten year olds, rather than six and seven year olds, but mostly I'm excited! Bonham will always be home to me, since it was my first school, but I'm looking forward to becoming part of a new school family! I spent one day there last week and was greeted warmly. The kids are so mature and independent:) I'm thankful for this new opportunity!
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4 comments:
Girl, you are going to do a GREAT job! I know this to be true. Kids are kids, and teaching is teaching. The only difference is that these kids can tie their own shoes. Well, most of them. The similarities are that, just like first graders, they will share their thinking, they will be eager to learn, and they will be so sweet. You are going to LOVE it!
I taught fourth grade for a semester and loved it! I am with Kelli...you'll like it! Glad you got a job so quickly and are settling in!
When I student taught I taught 4th and K. I really loved 4th just as much as kinder. I know there will never be a job like your first one. I still miss my first school and my first job.
Hey Mindy, this is my first blog comment! You'll do great in 4th . . . they're just bigger first graders. Love them and hold them accountable, and you'll do fine.
We miss you! Jana
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