if it is teaching...

The last 2 months have been quite an adventure being at the junior high level.  I love this age a lot, but then I remember how I was just beginning my awkward stage.  The kids at this level are able to have deeper conversations...sometimes.  Other times, it's great to laugh and talk about the goofy things that happen to them and to me when I was that age.

Yesterday, I had an interview for a Special Education position at the high school level.  I have never had any field experiences involving high school students.  One of the questions they asked me was what my biggest challenge would be if I got this position.  I honestly stated my lack of experience at the high school level.

I feel like, overall, the interview went well.  I answered all the questions after a slight pause.  I answered all the questions with confidence and truthfully.  I didn't feel nervous at all.  I was given a tour and met the very nice secretary who welcomed me warmly.  The building is old and new and reminds me slightly of high school.

Throughout my interview, I referred back to my current student teaching placement.  I referenced my students and the various things I do for them on a daily basis as well as the gains they have made in my time there.

Thursday is going to be so bittersweet.  Thursday will be the last day that I will banter back and forth with one of my students about who needs to "Watch it!"  Thursday will be the last day one of my students will ask me if we're cooking that day.  Thursday will be the last day I will be able to tease one of my students about his dislike for George Strait music.  I joke with him and tell him he's going to come asking someone to play it on Friday after I'm gone.

Never did I think that I wanted to be a teacher until my senior year of high school.  Now, I wouldn't have it any other way.

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. ...if it is teaching, let him teach... 

-Romans 12:6-7