Oh I love reflections!

Hello folks:

Wow it has been so long since I've updated my blog and I do apologize. My life has been insanely busy since the start of my master's program however, that is no excuse. Life is going great right now. I have almost survived the first month of my MAT program at Westminster College in SLC and I must say it is such a splendid program. I am engaging in the process of learning in so many new, and exciting ways. The great think about learning to become a teacher is that I can use so many of the practices in my everyday life.

Learning how to teach Elementary school math is allowing me to rethink how I problem solve everyday problems as well as those in my text book. With new ways of thinking and new processes being shown me to, is helping me in all aspects of my life! I have never been more excited to go to class and learn. This program has helped me to be more confident in the knowledge that I have, and the knowledge that I am incorporating. I feel more empowered and I have this new appreciation of learning and it is helping me to think outside the box!

This program is giving me so many opportunities to become the best teacher that I can be. It also is giving me great practice with tons of in-service opportunities in the field. Right now I am volunteering in an after-school program, as well as working with a child with disabilities one-on-one in a classroom, and lastly I am tutoring an ELL child with his English. Then to top it off, I am still an assistant swim coach for a high school. Talk about four completely different opportunities! Seriously...my life is crazy, but I am absolutely loving it.

I am growing up, and trying to take in every moment that I have in these vast opportunities. I am trying to take what I learn and apply it to all areas of my life. Next up...conflict resolution using this specific approach that I learned today.

Well till next time; may you fly high and soar large!