Work, work, work

When i think about graduating it is bittersweet. Although, technically i am considered an adult, it a weird stage to be in as a college student. Yes i am going to school full time and working part time. But it wont really compare to when i get the job i desire. Which is to become a teacher  

Luckily i'm getting experience with kids. Not only with screaming, wobble walking toddlers, and random conversations with kindergartners about bugs. But with my high school growth group, where i can meet and talk to 14-18 years old once a week and be present in their day to day struggles. staying current with what high schoolers find difficult at the age. It hasn't been that long since i was in high school but you forgot stuff. So being in communication with them helps me to better understand how to talk to them and one day to future students. 

But when it comes to everything else, the way the principal will see me, other teachers, students parents... i start to panic and realize i have no idea about how a teacher is expected to dress ad talk and carry herself. of course with a level of professionalism and responsibility for the students and all that. The bigger picture i understand but its the day to day stuff that will built up to that. 

Establishing relationships not only with my students so that they are motivated to learn but with my collages so i can have someone who understands work talk and not bore my family with things they don't really understand because they are not part of that circle. 

It wont be easy jumping in to the teaching environment but with time and experience i will built up my authority in the class room and my place among the other staff.