I have officially completed my first year of teaching. Today was the last day of school and it was by far one of the ost exhausting. But now...it is done! Tomorrow I am going to our last divisional meeting and then cleaning out my desk before returning home to start packing. I leave on Sunday for my long-awaited around-the-world trip. Eeek!Since it is the end, I have been thinking a lot about the year as a whole. Here are some of my reflections: 1.) I have grown so much; I feel much more like an adult than I ever have in my life and am content moving past the college days. I feel as though I have settled into a real life. 2.) I have once again adapted to a new and different culture. Things that used to be foreign now seem normal. I still, of course, have the occasional surprise...which is good. Keeps life interesting. :) 3.) I have formed meaningful relationships with colleagues and students. The middle school teachers that I work with are incredibly supportive and I have learned so much from them. I don't think I could ask for better colleagues. Also, it was rewarding these last couple days to hear feedback from students about what they learned from me. Many of their comments related not to Spanish necessarily, but to the relationships we had formed after being together for a year. They are so encouraging and awesome! They were truly as sad as I was to say goodbye, so that felt really good. 4.) Life is good. I am so blessed to have a chance to live and work in a place as amazing as TCIS. I know I am in the right place and feel comforted knowing that the future, although unknown, will be full of adventures.
Ok, well I need to get some rest. Tomorrow is a busy day. And it won't slow down for a couple more weeks. Pray for good weather and smoothe travel because we will be on the move! As for those of you readers back in Iowa. I will see you soon!!!
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