Wow... 2 months since I last posted. Like I've said before, I'd rather read other people's blogs than update my own. :)
My Masters
I am now over halfway through my first masters class, Advanced Educational Psychology. I have a 100 average and I couldn't be happier. I never did this well when I was getting my undergrad! I start my next 2 classes on October 26 and I will finish my current class on November 13. I'm a little nervous about taking 3 classes at one time, but I know with God I can do anything. My next 2 classes are Understanding Educational Research and Assessment and Foundations of Exceptionality. These classes will last until December 18. I'll have a break until December 28 when I will take my first intensive class up in Lynchburg, Virginia at Liberty University. The class lasts from December 28 to January 1. I'm a little nervous about the possibility of being up there by myself. My parents said they might just have to take a trip up there with me. If they don't go, I'll be all by myself on New Years Eve.
Reunited and it feels so good...
Facebook really is an amazing invention. I was best friends with a girl from 8th grade until 10th grade. After 10th grade we didn't have any classes together and never saw each other so we lost touch. Well I had looked on Facebook a few times within the past year to see if she was on there, but I never found her. So a couple months ago I got a friend request from Melissa Garland Tippett--my long lost friend. I was so excited! We've been catching up and planning on getting pedicures. She's renewing her wedding vows with her husband so she can have the wedding she always wanted. I can't wait to spend that special day with her and look forward to making many new memories. I'm so happy we've found each other.
The Most Beautiful Baby
My new baby cousin Audrey Elizabeth King is just the cutest, most precious thing ever. She was born on August 26, the same day my daddy had his open heart surgery. She looks just like her mommy and I can't wait to see her again. To see pictures of this beautiful baby and her family, visit here.
Fun Times at River Ridge Elementary School
I can't believe that we are one-fourth of the way through this school year. My students are amazing and are improving each and every day. My students are learning a routine while they are in my room. They know that when they first come into my room they sit on the green circle. Most of the children are ready to start working then, but one of my kids has to read his version of Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear? before we get started. Each child I work with is so different. I have had to learn their learning styles and what things reinforce them if they do work. Some work for tickles, some for Goldfish Crackers, some for gummies, and some for computer time. One of my kids learned his telephone number this past week. We had been working on it since school began. Last week something just clicked in his brain. I love my job, but the more classes I take, the more I can't wait to have my own classroom and be a real teacher. Oh, you can check out our class blog here.
Well it's getting late. I hope this update lets you have a better picture of what has been going on in my life. Have a good night!
By His Grace.
