So the new school year has begun and I am so excited!!! If you have not heard, this year I am teaching Kindergarten. Yeah!! I finally got into a grade that I like and makes me feel comfortable. Although I have been dreaming of teaching the young ones since I started, I have to say that they really are a lot of work physically. I have been exhausted every day when I get home. But I am not complaining, because I really am much happier teaching Kindergarten rather than the Intermediate grades. Who could have guessed that there would be so many changes in my short career? I do have to say that I am loving my class and my new team. My team has been super helpful, and they are a fun group of women. I feel that I am going to make some great friends. I can say that I am very lucky to have them this year especially since I am teaching a new grade.
There are so many things about Kindergarten that I love! Bring on the dancing and the music, the calendar time - even the potty breaks every 15 minutes. I love it! I can honestly say that I am truly enjoying my first week with the kids and having a blast. I know now that I am meant to be a Primary teacher. I am overwhelmed but excited for this school year. So let's all have a wonderful year!!
(written by her mother) In the spring of 2009 my beautiful daughter, Courntey, graduated with a Masters Degree from Florida State University (Go Noles!) with a degree in Special Education. She is also certified K-6. She started teaching in the fall of 2009 in a 3rd-4th-5th grade multi-age classroom and this year is teaching full-time in a general education 3rd grade classroom in Florida. She has 13 children in her class. I am so envious! We are going to use this blog to share our conversations during her first three years as a teacher. I can't wait!
About Dayle, the "Apple"
(written by her daughter) My mom has been teaching forever and has always been a Special Education Teacher. When I was in elementary school I went to school with her every day, but I think we were both a little surprised that I decided to teach! Of course, my mother has been a wonderful example. She is Nationally Board Certified and is a former "Florida Teacher of the Year." She still teaches Special Education and this year is in an inclusion first grade classroom. She spends much of her time as a Literacy Coach mentoring beginning teachers. Now it's my turn to be mentored!
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