Gratitude and Growth

 I am grateful for students teaching because it has allowed me to work on so many things that I could never really work on in a college class.

When I came into student teaching, I was nervous and unsure of myself as an educator. I felt unprepared. I felt like I had no authority to be in a classroom.

Now, after student teaching all semester, I have realized that I am prepared. I am knowledgeable about my subject, and I have good instincts. The thing that I had to realize is that it is okay to feel unsure, but to always show up and do my best for my students no matter how unsure I may feel. 

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  1. Anita's Student Teaching BlogNovember 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM

    This is such a great reflection on your growth! I am so happy that you feel more repaired to two into the authority role as this will help your classroom management every time you each!

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  2. Jocelyn KendrickNovember 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM

    I agree with Anita, such a great reflection. The authority piece is something that I will continue to strive to be better at in my future endeavors.

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  3. Caitlin AtwoodNovember 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM

    I also felt the same way about getting to work on things that we don't normally get to work on in our classes. You are definitely prepared to be a teacher and I can't wait to see where you go!

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  4. Carli VromanNovember 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM

    I agree with being nervous at the start but now knowing that I van do it. You are going to do great wherever you end up!

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