Sunday, August 30, 2009

My First Week

I will describe my days by this little story.

Little Scott Lemons got up very early in the morning. He took a shower, put on his clothes, and headed to the kitchen where he made himself lunch to take with him to school. He got everything ready smiled at himself in the mirror and said, "You're going to do great!"

Little Scott Lemons then got in his car and started driving toward his destination. The world is a lot different at this hour. Yet with determination he began to venture forward. Then, he finally made it to the school. He got out of his car, walked straight, and said, "Good Morning" to all the adults he passed.

Then Little Scott Lemons signed in, and met his Cooperating Teacher. "Hi, I'm Scott Lemons" he said with a grin. The teacher began to smile back and say, "Welcome! I want this to be a great experience for you!"

Little Scott Lemons began to survey the classroom until the kids came inside. They all looked at him with curiosity in their eyes.


The days went on, he began to take notes, and the kids got used to Mr. Lemons. It was then something happened. Little Scott Lemons discovered...


He is not Little anymore.


The End!

Friday, August 21, 2009

Placements for Student Teaching

Hey Everyone!

The reason I haven't mentioned anything about my placements is because it was still up in the air. I had information for my second placement, but I still didn't have my first placement. The letter told me to wait until on or after the 19th to contact the office about it. On the 19th I contacted the office and got a response the next day. I then called up the placement coordinator and received news that the reason I didn't have a first placement was because of some issues/problems with the Williamson County administration and faculty that offered to have student teachers. Basically it looked very improbable and very unlikely that I could have Williamson County for my first placement. However I could get a placement in my second choice, Rutherford County, very quick. I went ahead and said that was okay, and I just got the information a little bit ago.

My first placement will be third grade at Blackman Elementary School

My second placement will be fifth grade at Edmondson Elementary School.

I really like this because I did my SOAR experience at Blackman Elementary, so I know the school and administration and really like both. I've never been to Edmondson Elementary, but it looks like a pretty awesome school too. I have my all-day seminar next Monday and then I start the next Tuesday on August 25th! Crazy!

I'll keep you updated on what's going on with teaching and everything. Have a good one!