Last I had posted I was unsure of where God was leading me, and I was still student teaching. So to catch you up, I ended my first placement of student teaching on October 3rd and started my second placement on October 6th. My second placement was at Graham High School with Mrs. Peggy Scott, teaching U.S. History to juniors. I was apprehensive and nervous about having an older group of students, but as the weeks flew by, I loved every minute of that experience! It was such a joy and blessing to work with everyone at Graham. My students were great, Mrs. Scott ever helpful and encouraging, and the faculty/staff friendly and eager to share stories as well as give helpful advice. Of the two experiences, I am so thankful that I had the worst first and the best second. God definitely blessed me in that situation!
Student teaching taught me so much. There are so many experiences that showed me how to better reach people, as well as how exciting it is to see students learn and get excited about History! After completing all the requirements for student teaching, I finally, after all the hard work of 3 1/2 years at college, graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) on December 13, 2008 alongside some of my greatest friends :-) It was such a joy and honor to graduate from college. I felt proud and thankful that the Lord had taken care of me and allowed me to do so. He is good! And I'm especially thankful for all the support of my friends and family. They have made these some of the best years of my life!
Student teaching taught me so much. There are so many experiences that showed me how to better reach people, as well as how exciting it is to see students learn and get excited about History! After completing all the requirements for student teaching, I finally, after all the hard work of 3 1/2 years at college, graduated with honors (Magna Cum Laude) on December 13, 2008 alongside some of my greatest friends :-) It was such a joy and honor to graduate from college. I felt proud and thankful that the Lord had taken care of me and allowed me to do so. He is good! And I'm especially thankful for all the support of my friends and family. They have made these some of the best years of my life!
Surprisingly, I was ready to graduate. I thought I'd never feel that way, but God's timing is indeed perfect and I'm happy to say that it felt right to finally be done. However, do not be misled, for I truly miss all the wonderful people I have come to know and love at Bluefield College! And although I have graduated, I know that this will not be the last time I see or hear from them; just as I have kept in touch with other Bluefield Alums before me. The friendships I made in Bluefield are the kind of friends that I know I'll keep in touch with for the rest of my life. Their friendships will last far beyond my days in the dorm of Rish, or Wednesday mornings spent in convocation, and fun-filled nights spent in the SAC.
Now, nearly three months have passed since graduation! The holidays were split between time with my family and time with Adam. After the new year, on January 10th, I moved in with the Davis family and have been staying with them since then. Some may see this decision as impulsive and rash, but it has turned out to be a wonderful blessing--not only in my relationship with Adam, but in my relationship with the Lord as well. My parents, whom I thought were ready for an empty nest, proved otherwise and this move has made me value them even more since I see less of them now. *I do hope that within the next month I'll be happy to make a trip out there to see them* Despite our nation's economic crisis, I have put in applications in five different counties and have been subbing for Mathews County only. Though my licensure to teach is in 6-12 History, I have subbed at the local elementary school three times and the middle school twice. I am hoping that I will be called more often, but we'll see how things go! I did put an application in at the Mathews Yacht Club, and praise the Lord, I got a job there as a waitress/hostess/kitchen staff! I start this Friday and am eager to begin, so for those of you reading this, please keep me in your prayers!
