"In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Reflecting on my teaching experiences from this past week, I am most proud of the growth I feel I have helped bring to our district's program. I was granted the opportunity to start Healthcare Science on the Middle School level in our district last year. Today I sit/stand among many of the students I taught last year. It's exciting to see the impact I apparently made on them and to continue that impact is a true honor.

Students are really pumped about a field trip I largely played a part in as well as a community service project our HOSA Club is hosting. On October 26th, 70 students (we had to place a "cap" on it; yet anticipate going back in the Spring) from our HOSA club (primarily Healthcare Science students) will embark on a journey to Chattanooga. There we will visit the Children's Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and the Life Force Helipad. The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals coordinator in Chattanooga has set-up numerous healthcare providers to speak to our students. 

The most rewarding part of ALL that's to come is our Chattanooga field trip, it FILLED within 30 minutes of opening it to "paying" students. Students have also collected a massive amount of "pop-tabs" as our Community Service Project. We will deliver over 60 POUNDS of pop-tabs...A BUNCH to the Ronald McDonald House. The RMH will in turn cash them in to provide families with injured or ill children to stay close by at $10 per night or a 20-minute chore each day. Funds from pop-tabs also keep their lights on and doors open. I LOVE the fact I have showed our young people how easy it is for them to help and impact others. Saving pop-tabs is EASY! 

I believe all of this and more has come from "my maker's" plan for me. When you live it and experience it first hand, it truly sheds light on the "little" things. This is also why I teach. For those who don't know (all of you except 2), you are welcome to google my 8-year-old daughters name. Giving God ALL the glory for All He has done and does for me!! Have a BLESSED day and I'll "hear" you SOON!