Intern Posting 14

I'm very sad to be writing about my last week in the classroom. I cannot believe how fast time has flown by. It seems like yesterday I was meeting the students for the first time during our welcome meeting. I can still see them walking into the classroom that day, some of them hiding behind their mothers and some of them racing toward the toys. I don't think I will ever forget meeting some of the students.

On the first day of kindergarten, many children and their parents came in crying. A lot of the children had difficulty adjusting, and many did for several weeks after. Looking back at that time now makes it easy to see the progressions each child has made. The children rarely, if ever, cry for their parents and there are many friendships in our classroom now. Each child has grown educationally and to witness their progressions was more rewarding than anything I have ever experienced in my life. I really feel like I made a difference somewhere.

My experience in this classroom will always be a part of my life. I could not have asked for a better mentor teacher. She was always there for me, both professionally and personally. She respected me and taught me more than I ever would have imagined. Her aide was tremendous and very helpful as well. I think we made a fantastic team together. I have grown so much as an educator and also as a person. I now have confidence that I can be in charge of my own classroom and I also know exactly why I chose to teach kindergarten. I will never forget my mentor or these students and how they impacted my life.