I feel as though I am expected to get these kids to make changes in days that normally take weeks and teach objectives in weeks that should have months all while learning how to teach. Today has been fairly frustrating because we are assessing our students. While they have made growth, some of the objectives we simply haven’t had time teach them yet we are expected to test them on these objectives. It is not a student’s fault when their teacher doesn’t teach them something and I would argue at least right now during institute I don’t feel as though it is entirely my fault that the students didn’t get the best education either. Even with all these frustrations the students in my class have made some tremendous increases in reading and mathematics.
On a less school focused note, this past weekend was great. I met up with Katie Zerkel who I haven’t run into since May last year. We spent the day catching up with each other down in Times Square. We also went out and saw Mama Mia. It is my first Broadway musical since moving to NYC. It was a blast getting to see the city and spend time with a good friend. Sunday after church I went over to Mollie’s apartment and had lunch. Sunday evening we went to Pier 54 to dance. The NYC park program had live music along with a Latin dancing lesson. I made someone’s day when I danced with her, but she only spoke Korean and so outside of a smile and a peace sign there wasn’t much communication. Tomorrow is our last day with the kids. I’m excited to be done, but sad to leave my fourth graders. They are wonderful and they make me smile every morning.
I am still waiting to hear about my final placement for the fall. I hope to know by the end of the week, but with TFA you never really know. I’m excited to begin work for my students in the fall.
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