New Beginnings

Life is full of new beginnings and starting over. We can begin a new school year, a new career, a marriage and even divorce proceedings. New beginnings can be positive transitions or negatively impact us until we get through the obstacle that hinders us. For something new to start we either build on what we have or we start over by ending what we're in. This can be challenging, scary and exciting all at the same time. The fear of the unknown that may come along with changing, even if we are on the right path, can lead to self-doubt, indecision and anxiety. It can also make us feel confident that we are doing what is good for us and will end up better for it in the end.

As a future educator of adolescent students I will be responsible for changing my students into better readers and writers on the surface, and into better people on a deeper level.  I hope to grow and make informed decisions in their best interest. Teachers have an opportunity for starting over every day in the classroom. For example, when we are at a loss for words or knowledge in a particular area we will research it and get back to our students. We should give the same opportunities to our students and view each day as a starting point never a total drop off. The classroom is a place of new beginnings as teachers and students learn from each other. Change is a central theme in education and we will see it all of the time if we look for it in ourselves and our students.