So starting in the front: Laying down is Fidel (genius). Then Bryan (comedian), Emily, Samantha, Jesus (sweetheart, said the funniest things, one of my favorites), Osbaldo (wanna be gangster but sweetie), and Alex (cutie). Next row is Vanessa (fashion girl), Marissa, Ms. Uthe, Kevin, Victor, Jenifer (super quiet), Evelyn (loved to test me but then was a sweetie), Me, and Eric (comic and sweetheart). The personalities they have in 1st grade are hilarious!
Silly Pic!
School definitely had a lot of ups and downs for me this semester. I wanted to give up so bad at times but I am glad that I am still going to be in the PRAXIS program. 19 credits was a lot. But I feel more prepared to have my own class someday soon! I learned about dealing with angry parents. 3 weeks before spring break I got pulled from my placement in 3rd grade without any warning. I had a really horrible and bad day the day before and then I walked in that Tuesday morning and told I had a new placement. I never saw it coming and all I was told was that a certain parent had a problem with me. It was really hard and later found out that the parent thought I was too authoritative as a teacher. She said either I would be moved or she would pull her daughter from the school the next day. The 3rd grade teacher and my director told me that she was just one of the parents and that I was doing great. It was still very hard but then I was put into a special ed room that did reading for grades K-3. The teacher was amazing and it was a good opportunity. I know now that it was supposed to happen even if it was difficult at the time. I learned how to handle differences and situations with professors and being professional. I am looking forward to next semester and being in a special education class placement.
To make a long story short in the last few weeks of school, I also had a sharp pain on my left side (Appendix is on right). So that made things harder. I went to several doctors, had tests done and they thought that several things were wrong but none of the things were it. They gave me pain medicine that knocked me out, which made doing homework hard. So yeah my side still is bothering me...I have to make some appointments to see if we can figure out why my side is hurting. But I am doing okay not to worry!
I moved into a new apartment as well. I am excited for the girls I am going to live with but sad to move out of my old apartment. If everything keeps on track I only have a year left at NAU until I student teach. Which I am very excited about!
Since it has been forever since I posted here are some pictures from the semester! I love these people in the pictures, they make my life so much fun!
Dance party on snowbowl! Alex, Me, Kristine
Megan & Denver Finch Wedding in Eager
Making wishes, with Pennies in Eager! Me, Alex, Liesel, & Levi
Easter Pageant!
Melissa and I ice skating! Melissa is going to be my neighbor and is my ward & is my bestie in my ed program!
