I set fire to the rain

Summer is here, and while the weather is hot out, I have a lot of "fire" in me also.. I am very determined to have a successful next year.  Still sorting out everything for next year but hoping I'll be able to announce everything soon. I hate the feeling of the unknown (especially when it comes to your job) but I am just making sure everything happens that needs to. Jobs are SO hard to come by, I am just lucky enough that someone (anyone!) recognizes my talents and knows that I truly give 200% to my kiddos.  I also have a lot of fire in me to finish INSANITY! Good God it is tough, but I am doing my best and have not missed a workout yet... good thing tomorrow is my day off ;)

What a year.  Lots of craziness, but still I tried to remember what was important... and that is my wonderful, wonderful students.  I have taught reading, maternity leaves, and been a support teacher (mini group lessons, whole group instruction, etc.) but this was my first REAL full-year class of 2/3rd graders and I loved them so much.  They did such a great job with growing as a team and making TONS of progress academically--they all cried and that left me broken hearted but I will still see some of them.. it's so nice to have such an effect on someone.. especially kids!

I had the GREAT (and lucky) pleasure of working with Mrs. Second Grade is Splendid.. Wow. Without her help, I would have been doing a lot more work.. and I DID do a lot of work this year! She's a dream to work with, because besides being a fabulous teacher, she is strong and passionate about what she does.  I really hope to work with her in the future..

Here we are at one of our last field trips, Bounce Around!