This site is a class blog space for new Career and Technical Specializations and Heathcare Science teachers enrolled in the New Teacher Institute (NTI) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
myself as a student
The most important thing I have learned about myself as a student is my ability. Last year there is no way I thought could of taken on school. Adding one more log to the fire was not even a consideration. The only way for me to complete the New Teacher Institute is be organized and have good time management. Otherwise I think I would have completely pulled my hair out. I have pleasantly surprised myself this year. I have maintained a good GPA, while fulfilling my responsibilities at work. Also I have still managed to be a wife and a mom. We all know the responsibilities that go along with that. I can only hope that my momentum keeps on going. Who know where it will lead me. Through all of this, I managed to become a better teacher, student and mom.
Aimee, I agree that we took on a huge committment when we signed up for NTI. Many times I have thought that I couldn't take on one more responsibility only to find out that I can. Looking back I am amazed at everything we have gotten done. Of course that's not to say that we haven't made sacrifices along the way. My exercise program is significantly lacking...and with summer coming no less, ha. I know that we have all had to leave some things in our personal life to collect dust, but I think it has been worth it. Now we can tell our students what a great student we have been.
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