Big Shoes to Fill.

I would have to rate this week at an 8 out of 10. Simplified, that would be a four out of five. We're obviously doing simplest form in math right now. I have felt very confident in my abilities to teach and with my preparations this week. Although I was definitely caught off guard when I was observed this week, I still feel like the situation and lesson that didn't go as planned, was still educational. For the students and definitely me. 

Observe: I always thought that Valentine's day was a skip in the park for elementary school teachers. I mean what is so hard about getting free presents and eating some candy with kids while parents send pizza and cookies and the like to school? THAT is exactly what is hard about it. I hardly ate any lunch today because I was passing out pizza that was brought (despite the fact that it was pizza day in the cafeteria...) and I then proceeded to watch the students as they continue their sugar highs from the purchase of cookies and candies from the line. Then their minds were blown with FREE pizza. One girl ate 4 slices... And then complained of a stomach ache.. No, really. It was bizarre to be apart of...

Reflection: The whole phrase "you never know until you walk a mile in their shoes" is one of the phrases I will forever stick by after student teaching.

I attended two data meetings, one yesterday and one today during planning period and it was terrible. Very informative, but wow was I confused. Our data is low. Like our students that are not on grade level aren't just not meeting benchmark. They are light years away from benchmark. This is hard because even though we may get growth, our goal is that 60% of our students meet DAZE level (including EC, Tier 3, Tier 2. and Tier 1). That's 14 out of my 23 students that will be passing.. But 9 students will. not. pass...

I learned a lot about leadership (ncpts). I need to learn how to be active in my learning and better attentive in meetings. This stuff will definitely come in handy for the future and I look forward to learning more about the inner working of elementary schools. 

Although, I do miss planning periods :(

Here's to no complaints!
Happy attitudes await!
Brittany Kertesz