Today was officially my last day of student teaching at Fairmont Senior High School. It was so bittersweet! I got lots of hugs and well wishes from the students and lots of congrats from the teachers, but I felt a little sad while all of this was going on. I realized today that I am a teacher and that I have found what I'm good at. Being away from the classroom only makes me realize how much I truly do enjoy it.
In the beginning, I sort of just fell into teaching because I couldn't make it through the classes that I needed in order to become a doctor, which is what I really wanted to do. However, I am so glad that it didn't work out that way because I'm definitely not cut out for those crazy long hours, sleepless nights, and crazy insurance rates! In being a teacher I can be myself. I can show students who I am and what I love. I can make a difference in the world by simply changing a student's outlook on a topic, certain issue, or even life. I think my job as a teacher is much more important than I ever realized. I have the ability to instill values and morals in children, which is something our society desperately needs.
I've learned so much over the past 16 weeks and I'm so thankful for my wonderful mentor teacher. She really took me under her wing and taught me the things I will need in order to be a successful teacher. She taught me real life things that I'll certainly take with me when I get my own classroom.
It really is hard to believe that my internship is over. In the beginning I thought it would never end, and now here I am completely finished. It has been a great experience and I'll always remember it.
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