Farewell

Wow! What a short, but fast-paced and crazy semester!

Even though this course was very short and fast-paced, I have learned so much. In such a short time, I have been exposed to so many new tools, websites, and strategies that I want to try in my classroom. Because I spent some time cramming to get things done past due dates, I have also learned some things about myself – my priorities and my ability to balance my life as a first-year teacher, ASPIRE teacher, girlfriend, and graduate student.

However, I am grateful that I took this course and that the finish line has been crossed. I am relieved to know that this will put me one step closer to obtaining my degree. I have learned more about how much I can handle and the undesirable reverberation that comes from procrastinating. I am thankful for all I have learned and look forward to sharing all this new information with fellow teachers at my school. I will definitely being using new tools and trying new strategies in my own third grade classroom as well. 

I wish everyone the best and know I will be meeting up with many of you again in future courses. Awesome job everyone! Woohoo!