It has been a long time since I posted last. I just rejoined the world of the internet!! I am now beginning my 3rd year of teaching. (The last time I posted was during my student teaching).
I love teaching. There is nothing I would rather do with my life! I love the students. Outgoing, shy, intelligent, studious, talented, funny...I could go on and on.
I love not knowing what is going to happen in my classroom at any given time. For example: Last week, one student pulled out these funny-looking glasses in the middle of class and began to act out this dramatic scene (he's a percussionist, in case anyone was wondering). I felt like I had totally lost control of my class. We were all laughing...myself included! This is not something that happens frequently in my classroom. I decided to take a minute and just laugh. It seemed better than to threaten detention for any and all who chose to continue the disruptive behavior. It ended up being the best band rehearsal we have had so far this year! We were all really enjoying it! I later told this particular student (I'll call him Andrew, since I am sure that is not the last time he will be mentioned on this blog!) not to bring his glasses to class. He smiled and said "OK. I just wanted to see what you would do." I love how my students continue to test me. Last year, Andrew came in and serenaded us with songs he made up on the spot for and his classmates and me, hid inside the percussion cabinet, and started the "Aflac" comment after the oboe (and anyone who sounded like a duck when playing) finished a section. He makes things interesting and always adventureous! Adventure - One more perk of being a teacher!
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