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January 3, 2007
a new year..
Hey everyone, wow, I certainly know that it has been a LONG while since I've updated this thing. So many things have happened since my last post, let me see if i can briefly fill you in. So...finals passed, grades came back (:-D), the holidays are now gone, break was WAAAY too short, and now I'm back here for interim. For those of you who might not know, interim is a short "January term" that Albright offers to students for those who are willing to ambitiously complete a class in three weeks. Students attend class every day for about 3-4 hours and thus, are in an "intensive" study, but are given the opportunity to get a class "out of the way". I'm actually not here for a CLASS necessarily, but I'm here to complete the "field experience" for elemenetary educaction. Let me give you a little more info.
The experience, so far, has been great. Eye-opening. I'm actually placed at a school in Exter Township, which is about fifteen minutes from Albright. I'm stationed at Jacksonwald Elementary School, which is a suburban school district. I'm in a multi-age 1st and 2nd grade classroom with some AMAZING teachers and the CUTEST kids!! I'm so surprised at how much these kids know at such a young age! It's amazing! I'm observing with one of my friends from bible study, which makes everything TOTALLY AWESOME, and together, we're going to have a fantastic time. I'm just praying that the Lord really shows me the light in this situation. Does he really want me in education? Or is there another field where his will is leading me instead? Just because I'm good with kids, does that really mean that I necessarily have to be a TEACHER? Ahh, there is so much to think about as time goes on.
Well, I'm actually battling the flu right now, so in order to stay healthy for this whole field experience thing, I'm gonna get back to resting up. [It's been insane, in the past two days, I've gone to bed right at 6pm and slept...a lot!!] You're always welcomed to leave a comment, best wishes to everyone! :)
In His love,
Melissa :)
Posted by melissaj at January 3, 2007 9:31 PM