AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD!

I am feeling like I am on top of the world. I finished my case report and submitted it after its 5th review. I finally got the approval to go ahead and make the copies for the parent presentation at the next class session. Last Monday, I presented my findings to my student's parent and I can finally breathe easy for a few weeks - before the Spring Semester and ED 644.

I feel like a big weight has been removed from my shoulders. The assessment process stressed me out because I wanted to be sure that what I was doing was right and fair. I also felt anxious in the writing of my case report but the advisor reviews and comments helped to develop my report into a valid and comprehensive report. The presentation of my findings to the parent went smoothly and it helped that I had a parent who was attentive and really interested in what my findings were and what I was going to do to help her child. So now, I am looking forward to the next phase of assessment. I am excited about taking my recommendations and working with the student to help her develop her literacy skills.

It has been a tough semester for all of us. But don't be discouraged - just keep on going because there is a light at the end of this tunnel. I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas. Take time to rest and relax during the intercession so that when we meet in class next semester we are ready to hit the ground running.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. -- Henry B. Adams

This simply means that as teachers we have to be as constructive in our words and actions as possible and in every situation, no matter what or where, because we don't always know when or where someone is listening or watching what we do? It is not only in the classroom we need to watch our p's and q's.