I will describe today in 3 parts mainly because it feels more natural to do so. As you read you'll understand why.. I promise
Section 1: Disrespect.
Ok so I get the fact that I'm new in these kids lives but I am supposed to be an authority figure and they should respect me. This one boy in my math section... will end up prematurely aging me. I mean jeezeee I already feel 25 :-). It's funny because last semester as awful as the kids sometimes were they never treated me poorly. There have been moments where I can feel myself tense up or stress up because they are so mean to me. It's the idea that because I'm an intern I'm not really a teacher or an authority figure and that's not the case. Sure I joke about when I grow up or become an adult but to these kids I need to be. So I'm trying to be strict and rule enforcing so that they will respect me. I know I wasn't an angel growing up, but I always tried to (and still try to) treat those older and wiser then me with the respect they deserve. I'm hoping that soon they will come to realize that I am a teacher and as such need to be treated that way.
Section 2: Little moments I teach for.
I had these an awesome moments that reminds me why I love teaching. This boy, who will be called JBiebs, during writing time wanted to share his whole fiction story with me. I recognized as I showed interest he wanted to share more and open up with me more. It was such an awesome bonding moment and he spent the rest of the day trying to engage me in other things or parts of the day. Later in the day, as we were walking downstairs to go home suddenly both of my hands were being held. Confused I looked down to find two girls in my class holding my hands and smiling up at me. I smiled and felt totally loved. Despite some struggles with some kids (re:above) I live for moments like these two because it shows how (i'm going to sound cocky I know) much of an impact I make on kids.
Section 3: The value of the people in your life.
So after school during a meeting on DRA (reading assessment) training Emily came in (being awesome she’s already well versed in DRAs) and looked totally frazzled. She told us about how her car had broken down and she needed a ride/help. I jumped up to help her since Em is my closest friend in the program given that we spent all semester across the hall together and working on basically everything together. We were (as I’m sure you remember) the tow 5th grade interns at Tollgate, co-leaders on our school trip to Buena Vista, and just generally together all the time. She said her car had run out of oil and just needed a ride to put oil in her car. So we drove in my car over to her car and began to put the oil in. Knowing how fickle cars are I told her I would just follow her for a little bit to ensure it was running well. Emily started up her car and literally seconds later both of our minds were blown. All the oil we had just worked on putting in her car came pouring out, like the faucet running full blast pouring out. It was hands down one of the wildest things I’ve ever seen. So needless to say, we both were baffled and scrambling to come up with plan B. While we attempted to work through this (calling my dad, her mom, AAA, chevy medved… ya know the usual people) I had this thought of, this is a crazy fun adventure. Sure it was scary but we made it work and as it turns out, Emily's car is only mildly damaged!! It will be saved after all! I loved this insane adventure and it made me realize how important it is to spend energy on the people you love, trust and want to spend time with. At times life may seem incredibly long and difficult but it is my belief that when you surround yourself with people who make all the moments, good and bad, go by quickly, life is fast and perfect. Those people make the days speed by and the seasons change so remember to take a few minutes and enjoy those people.... no matter the circumstance.
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