My students are so charged about the election and the outcome. The energy is truly electifying. Heckling, chanting, heated debates on both sides. It has brought about a whole new element of classroom management skills. It's been a challenge to keep them focused on the topics at hand. Overall, everyone is smiling and laughing and in good spirits no matter who they supported.
I taught two years on the high school level prior to NTI. I like the fact that some of my teaching strategies where already in place and I love some of the new strategies I have learned. It seems each year has been occupied with difficult challenges. My first year I took over a course that had absolutely nothing but walls and desks and created my program from scratch. My second year focused on getting my Associate's Degree and having my new baby. Now in my third year, I'm trying to manage extended day and NTI. I absolutely love what I do, even when things don't go as smoothly as others. Sometimes I vent that I can't believe these students do what they do (in a somewhat negative tone). I say to myself, "No they didn't...". Then, they do something so amazing that is above and bigger than themselves making me so proud that I know them and have worked with them. This really is a rewarding position.
Hi, Erika - and your students are fortunate to have you as their instructor as well. I hope you keep your great attitude moving forward as your students need someone like you in their lives everyday. You are making a difference and keep it up!
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