One more week until this experience comes to a close, and let me tell you- it has flown by.
The days seem to be going so much quicker and in return, so do the weeks.
No matter how quickly your time goes, you always need to keep in mind that you are in control of how you spend that time. Whether you spend it trying to make connections with your students or just passing through checking off the assignments, you are in control.
What you may not realize is that you may think that you are JUST a student teacher, JUST a temporary part of the program, JUST a small part in the lives of your students, but let me tell you- You are SO much more.
This week, as I began to hand back two of my classes, I was able to see the impact that I have made on some of these students. The ones who you may think will never like you, end up showing the most emotion when you break the news that you are leaving in just a few short days.
Don't underestimate your role in the lives of your students, the lives of the program you are in, and the lives of the community members that you have interacted with. Because you are so much more than just a face to them.
When you attend your last FFA meeting and an officer is looking down in the dumps, go and comfort her, ask what's wrong and how you can help.
When a student comes to you upset about a family concern, put down the textbook and listen.
When students are affected by the tragic accident that another student has recently been in, take the time to check in and comfort them.
Because you may be the only person that student has to vent to.
You are so much more than you realize.
Embrace every moment of this experience, be present.
Don't take a single day for granted, because at the end of this experience, you may not ever see these students again, but I can guarantee you that you have left an impression.
Because you are more.
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