I will be graduating in two days, and as my CT told me, graduating can oftentimes feel like a surreal experience. I finished student teaching last week, and my last day was truly one to remember. In the middle of my math lesson, my CT wrote "It's time to celebrate Ms. J's last day" on the smartboard while I was walking around the classroom. She tend told the students that we were all going outside. She had the students arrange themselves in a circle, and the students shared good memories that they had of me and funny moments. It was heartwarming to see that the students appreciated the fact that I was always willing to help. Then, a few students came out with a storage container that had 3 layers filled with teaching supplies and notes from a student/parent. My CT mentioned that the day was bittersweet because, on one hand, they were sad that it was my last day, but they were also happy because they know that I am starting this new chapter in my life.
The reason that I wrote this post is because I wanted to thank the individuals who got me to this point. Of course, my parents were instrumental due to them helping me with the financial aspect of college and always supporting my dream. My mom just told me, a few days, that she loved how I never give up no matter what obstacles come my way. My faith also helped me because, through prayer, I was able to find the light at the end of tunnel and never felt alone. College is filled with a lot of twists and turns, and I am happy that I stayed on the right path and focused on what really mattered the most to me which was my education. I also wanted to thank my professors. Without them, I would absolutely not be where or who I am today. They molded me into the young woman I am today and into the teacher that I am as well. My diploma means a lot to me, but they are all a part of that. I think of my diploma as a mosaic with little pieces that come from all the individuals who have shaped me into who I am today. I am still applying for positions and will hopefully have my own classroom in the near future. I am excited to officially graduate. A lot has happened for this past year. I had an article written about my Twitter usage, I obtained 2 scholarships, and I obtained Honors Program Scholar and Honors in my Major. Thank you all for being a part of my journey.
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AuthorMy name is Ms. Jachymiak, and I am a pre-service teacher currently attending Illinois State University. This blog follows my journey as a student teacher. @MsJachymiak Archives
May 2018
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