Back to School!

Well, it finally came. The first day of my career as a teacher and my first day of teaching at St. Paul. It was exciting, fast paced, and busy. I am just now coming down from my adrenaline high! Here are some exciting highlights from my first day:

• One of my students gave me a red apple. I can officially call myself a teacher.
• When my students found out I was getting married next summer, that kicked off 15 minutes of questions. "What color is your dress?" "Who are your bridesmaids?" "What's his name?" "How did Bill engage you?"
• While making our classroom social contract, one of my students suggested that we limit our "spasm attacks". "Trust me, Ms. K, I am spaztastic."
• I had forgotten the 6th graders are very (and I mean very) into Michigan State vs. U of M
• I have learned one thing about teaching. No shoes will ever be comfortable or worn in quite enough.
• My 6th graders are very similar to my class of 25 sophomore boys I had while student teaching at EK. I feel well prepared.
• My colleagues at St. Paul are supportive and inspiring. It is an incredible community.

I cannot wait for tomorrow. It will be the first full day of school and I will meet all of my new students. I know this year will be challenging but I cannot wait to see what adventures I will come across. I still cannot believe that God has entrusted me with this career. How awesome!

“I have come to believe that a great teacher is a great artist and that there are as few as there are any other great artists. Teaching might even be the greatest of the arts since the medium is the human mind and spirit.”
- John Steinbeck

xo

Kait