Last Friday was my last day student teaching. It was a bittersweet day! It was sad to say goodbye to my kids and I will miss them so very much. But, I do have so much to look forward to! My wonderful class surprised me with an incredible going away party! My teacher tricked me into leaving the room for a few minutes and when I returned the class surprised me with a cake, snacks, a visa gift card, a huge gift basket and so many thoughtful presents. After the party, my partnership teacher told me the class had been planning it for weeks...I can't believe that my students kept it a secret for so long!
The rest of my weekend was filled with fun. My best friend, Megan, planned a going away camping trip for myself and our friends. A group of us went to a deserted island and enjoyed the beautiful weather. I am truly blessed to have amazing friends!
I was also able to enjoy more of my wonderful friends on Monday night! All of my sweet teacher friends came to my apartment for dinner. As usual, our conversations consisted only of recent teaching stories and adventures. I cannot believe that we will be graduating in a few months and not living within walking distance of each other! The past 4 years of college have flown by and I am not too sure how I feel about joining the 'real world'..
By this time tomorrow, I will be in beautiful, sunny Belize!! I am so excited, but a little nervous because I have no idea what to expect. I don't know what grade I will be teaching, what resources I will have in the classroom, how many students are in my class, or even what I am teaching. But, I am soooo grateful for the opportunity to travel to another country as a teacher. I know it is going to be a wonderful experience!
For now, it's time to finish packing and hopefully get a few hours of sleep. Goodnight!
-Katy G
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