Oh, the anticipation...

Although this summer has been exceptional, it has made me very anxious to get in the classroom and start teaching. As an alum of Eagle Valley High School, I'm extremely excited about beginning my teaching career here. I was added as an additonal permanent substitute in December of last year. The experience was absolutely amazing as I was able to learn skills in classroom management and connect with the majority of the school's students. I hope that this coming school year will be everything last year was and so much more. It will be nice to start my adventures in education in the community in which I was raised. The familiar names and faces of all the kids that are coming up through the school system give me an added advantage in reaching them in the classroom.

It will be nice to get into my own classroom and be able to teach English classes each and every day. I hope to incorporate innovative ways into each of my classes to keep my students interested and learning. Just thinking about it makes me honored and excited.

On top of my first year of teaching, I'll be going through the Mountain Boces to earn my teaching license through their alternative teaching program. I've already started ripping into the 225 hour requirement, and am excited to be able to learn on the job. I'm excited to work with the Boces representative, George Biller, as well as my mentor Ashley Newman. The opportunity is something I'm very thankful for, and by working hard I expect to do well.

When the second tri-mester rolls around, I'll be coaching JV Girls Basketball. The passion that I have for the game will make my experiences over the next year even greater.

My plate maybe very full, but I'm hungry to get started.