It has been such a busy summer! Finishing up work in the district office, creating lesson plans, training for more industry certifications, visiting family, and attending my final Doctoral residency in Washington D.C. This is an exciting week for me because I have worked so hard to get to this final residency! I have only (ha!) 3 more courses, a comprehensive exam, and the dreaded dissertation before I am officially a doctor. Finding balance while taking on such a big task has been difficult to say the least. I have dedicated many nights to completing papers and research. I am excited to continue my education though and I know it will all be worth it in the end.
It makes me think about how I hope I can pass on at least some of that same love of learning to my students. I believe teaching students how to learn and think for themselves rather than have the information handed to them is a part of it. When students take on the process of learning and know how to answer questions they want answered it can be more interesting. I like it when students have a look of pride and satisfaction because they completed a hands on project and walk away with an actual product.
I am looking forward to the beginning of the school year although I never quite feel like I had enough time to prepare. This year is certainly no different with all the things I have taken on both personally and professionally. Three more weeks and it will be here whether I am ready or not so it's time to really work hard and keep pushing! Wish me luck... :)
