Seeing the Light

The program is coming to a close, the sun is out and the enthusiasm of my cohort is coming back. It's a wonderful time of year.

It's amazing the ups and down the MAC program puts you through. You start the program with such nervous excited; however, that quickly turns to the severe realization that this year is going to be busy.

Now, almost a year later, the smoke has settled. We've fought hard and long, using each other as crutches at times to carry our battle worn minds and bodies over the hurdles of teaching full time while being students ourselves. But we are here and the nervous excitement has set in again. We begin looking for full time jobs and in my case realize how much I am going to miss my placement. My students have made a world of difference in my year as a student teacher. Each and every one of them will truly be missed.

As we begin to wrap things up I challenge my cohort to soak up every moment. I challenge my students to stay strong as they work hard toward the finish. I challenge myself to use what I have learned to best share my enthusiasm for science with my future students.

Southeast Michigan Science Fair!

I just returned home from the Southeast Michigan Science Fair with some incredible news. All my students performed incredibly well, including 1st, 3rd, and 4th place overall winners. I've never been so proud of them all. They worked incredibly hard and deserve all their accolades. It's moments like these that remind me of why I want to be a teacher. The hard work before the fair and the nervous waiting while the awards are being handed out all lead to the excitement of Monday when you get to see your students with their plaques, certificates, medals and huge smiles. They truly made my weekend and I thank them for that.

As the top winners move on to the next round in San Jose I wish them the best of luck. I hope their experience is one to remember and continues to motivate them in science and math. I look forward to hearing the great things that they will continue to do.