Open Mic

This year has been much better than last year for me. I feel like I have more confidence and a better understanding of what it is I am supposed to be doing! Last year was just one day after another of treading water and trying to stay clear of the "sharks". I wish I could have had NTI before I started teaching. But it may be the year of experience without NTI that has made it so valuable to me. I know how a class can run when you are not fully prepared to teach it and now how it can run when you have some experience and some good ammunition! I love working with high school age students. I was a little apprehensive when I took this job that I wouldn't be able to relate to high school students. I had been working with young special education students for eight years and was nervous. Not to mention that my students were all non-verbal. I always prayed for a verbal child to teach. Well, you know the saying about being careful of what you pray for. Actually this has been the best answer to prayer! Now I pray for many years to continue to teach Cosmetology. I love the school I teach at and everyone treats each other like family. I am happy!