Almost finished.

Today I turned in my BIGGEST project of the school year.
My "Big Block" Unit. :)
We've been talking about this Unit since January, and it was such a great feeling to finally turn it in.
This morning in class you could tell it was a huge relief after turning it in.
Also, NO more lesson plans this semester. :) I can officially say after writing well over 200 lesson plans that I can officially write one. (haha) That's such a wonderful feeling. Ahh.

Then, we had a heart to heart, if you will, in class. It was good. We all talked about how this semester (supposedly, the hardest, busiest semester of school for SPED majors) has been wild and crazy, but how's it prepared us to be teachers. We were all so thankful to our AMAZING teacher Dr. Coffey for pushing us and having super high expectations. Dr. Coffey is the best teacher. He sets the standards from Day 1, and he doesn't slack. I am so thankful that he's been my teacher for several classes. He is passionate about what he teaches, and his love for Special Education has flooded into our minds, hearts, and souls.

If you don't know, I'm a Special Education major. It's something that I am so passionate about too. There is just such a peace about doing something you love. I love going to school everyday to see my students. I love teaching them a concept and it "clicking." I love their sweet smiles. I love knowing that I am making a difference.

During our class discussion today we had to tell the positives and negatives about our "Big Block" semester. Everyone has had such a positive experience, and we all feel like we are better prepared to be teachers after this semester. When it was my turn, I just told Dr. Coffey that "This semester has confirmed my calling in life, I know this is what God wants me to do." He responded with, "Me too, I was put on Earth for this."

I can't describe to you that peace. It's simply wonderful. I am so honored that God has chosen me to share in the life and teaching of those precious children.



Until next time.
Love God. Love people.