Welcome to my Stories from the Field Blog! Here is where I will be posting my experiences in the classroom as an education student.
Stories from the Field Reflection – Fall 2019
These past eight weeks have been an amazing experience. My placement teacher was described as a ‘rockstar’ to my partner and I, and honestly, that is what she has been. She has been going above and beyond to help us answer these weekly questions, and she’s given us opportunities to talk with other staff in the school. Her presence in the classroom is an uplifting, friendly one. She is the ‘rockstar’ that was described to us.
The students in this school have been great as well. They were always excited to see us every day. Some of them even gave us hugs! They have demonstrated their awareness and intelligence on multiple occasions, and were always asking questions. Always. The students are what truly make the school, and I could not have asked for a better class to work with.
St. Jerome was so welcoming from the moment we arrived, and they welcomed us to their family the moment we walked in the door. Within half an hour of our arrival we were getting the gears from the librarian! I would like to think the school’s faculty liked having us, as I really enjoyed being with them.
To conclude this Fall of 2019 Field experience, and my Stories from my time in the Field, I have loved my experience, and it has left me wanting to get back into the field. To end this off, I’m going to leave this Blog with a quote from my placement teacher about my own person, and I will let you know that it has made me think quite a bit.
“You’re really good with the kids. I know you have your heart set on High School, but you really should reconsider where you end up.”
I have learned so much through this experience in a school, and I am forever grateful for this experience.
