Well grade levels that is. I have left the elementary and taken a position teaching 6th grade science at a local middle school. Was I ready to leave elementary...? No. Am I loving my new position...? Yes! This move has been the best for me both personally and professionally. I am able to do what I love- teach. I am able to do that without the ridiculous constraints placed upon me at my former school. Sometimes it is just fate when these opportunities present themselves and all you can do is jump in with both feet and leave your worries at the door!
Our school has first and foremost an emphasis on building relationships with children. I am provided the opportunity to not only teach the child science, but also get to help develop and build children up to be successful outside of the classroom and school day. That, my friends, is what is missing in so many of our schools. This is a tough group of children who have needs that I have never known- but to be provided the opportunity to work with them and help them find their successes- is why I am here!!
Of course the content is important! But, students need to know that you not only care about their grade in the grade book, but that you care about them as a person. I want my students at the end of the day to feel empowered with their new knowledge gained in my room and also brave and confident enough to do something with it. Make that change!!
I hope to continue my reflective blogging as I navigate the waters from elementary to middle school.
To those who visit here, we wish a safe journey and the joy of discovery." - Bill Nye
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