Teachers College

Going to New York City was an experience in itself, but when I stop to think that I am enrolled in the number one educator training facilities I am stun by the possibilities of my life opening in so many ways! Since I have been back at school, I can see the difference a summer of study has made in my outlook of education and how I work with my colleagues. Working with my colleagues and using some of the strategies I have learned through the summer has been fantastic. I have officially begun my internship and will be meeting with my mentor coach and principal Monday morning. I will make my first principal observation this Friday at my father's school (Port Isabel High School), and I will get to see first hand what a principal does for their complete day (both good and bad)... my father is giving me the opportunity to shadow him... What a wonderful opportunity... I really get to see my father in action!

I just talked to my buddy Ally yesterday (pictured above), and when talking to her I was saddened... I had quite a day with my department the other day where I realized that the teachers I work with (my friends and colleagues for years) do not see me as part of the "teacher" team anymore. They tell me that I've turned to the "dark" side of education... I say I'm on the side of "STUDENT SUCCESS". That is what I have learned from Teachers College. It might seem like a simple lesson, but it's not. Everyday I am reminded that my job is not a selfish job... I became an educator to educate... not just my students, but my family, friends, colleagues, and everyone else around me. If that means I ruffle a few feathers along the way, so be it. If I have the power to influence others in a way that behooves them, then doing what I do is worth every second.

I have to remind myself of this. Ally has reminded me of this... and so with that thought... I leave the blogging to future successes and hardships...