Week 3

As week 3 comes to a close, it leaves me with the feeling of eagerness.

This week was my first week to teach. We had 2 snow days, 2 two-hour delays, and on Friday I was at the record book contest. I was only able to teach basically one session. However, I feel like it was a good session -- there were a few laughs, a lot of questions, and we got to eat food.

The class I picked up first was Ag science, mostly freshman. I am excited to work with this class because of all of the youngsters and their interest in agriculture. The first unit I am covering is genetics, and I did a neat little demonstration once we started talking about chromosomes that worked well. Mr. Abma reviewed with them today while I was in State College.

Next week, I am picking up an environmental science class with 20 something students in it -- some of which are not the best-behaved. I think this will be a good learning experience in terms of classroom management and also in content areas in which I am not familiar. I am excited to teach.

After my first lesson, Mr. Abma told me that I showed true teaching ability and am able to talk to any student. That made me feel pretty good, but I understand that it was only the first day. I am going to continue to try to make my lessons as useful as I can for these kids.

Today and yesterday was spent at the record book contest. I have seen record books before but haven't really delved into them like we did these past two days. I am thankful for this opportunity to learn more about the record book system, the changes it is going through, seeing my fellow classmates and teachers, and meeting some new people. I love the Ag family that God has blessed me with.

Tomorrow I suit up and go with 20 students and my cooperating teachers to ACES, my first time. Looking forward to it!