It's official!

Well, I am officially a certified elementary and special education teacher!  It has been a long road, but I cannot imagine being anywhere else in my life right now.

The next goal is to find a job.  I know it is extremely competitive in Missoula County, and I only hope that I can be in the running.  I would love to be a member of a collaborative teaching team that works to bridge the gap between special education and general education by continually working to meet the needs of each individual student.

Graduation

Graduation is just around the corner!  Although I will continue to student teach until June 7th, I am excited to realize that graduation is a little over a week away.  Now I can focus my attention on getting my dream job in education!

Wrap it up!

Well, my time in 5th grade has come to an end, and what an amazing experience it has been!  I will miss my cooperating teacher and my students more than I anticipated, but am fortunate enough to remain at the same school for my Special Education student teaching placement. And away we go...

Halfway there...

I cannot believe that I am halfway through my elementary student teaching placement.  On one hand it feels like I just begun this incredible journey, but on the other hand it feels like I have been here forever.  Forever...because it feels so natural to be in the classroom.  It feels like coming home.

Hawthorne Elementary

I am fortunate to have been placed at Hawthorne Elementary for my student teaching for both elementary education and special education.  There is such a wealth of knowledge there, and everyone has been so helpful and supportive. 

There is so much to learn, but I feel that I couldn't be in a better place!

400 Block and Student Teaching

I cannot believe that this semester on campus is almost over, and in a couple short weeks I will be in the field!  I have learned so much this semester, but more than anything, I have learned that I must always continue to learn and grow. 

I found out that I will be at Hawthorne Elementary with Erica Mahoney.  I am super-excited!  5th grade here I come!

Almost there!

I am winding down my semester full of Special Education courses, and boy have I learned a lot!  The knowledge that I have gained will be an immense help in my future as an educator, be it in a general education classroom, or as a consulting resource teacher.

Next fall I will be completing my elementary education 400 block, and then student teaching in the spring.  I can't wait!