the end of something wonderful and the beginning of something even better

A couple weeks ago I had my last day of student teaching with my second graders at Tyhee Elementary. When I applied for my student teaching internship I had 3 completely different schools listed on my application. Tyhee was not one of them. When I had my first interview with the professor over my student teaching internship, she pointed me in a few different directions. I remember walking away from the interview feeling confused and no longer knowing where to student teach. What made it even more confusing was not knowing anything about any of the schools that she had suggested.

After experiencing this semester, I definitely believe it was divine intervention that I felt drawn to picking Tyhee. I had no specific reason to. In fact, on a list of about 4 other school choices, I just made a leap and went for it, truly hoping it would be a good experience. Well, now I can say it wasn't a good experience, it was an incredible one. My cooperating teacher and I were so similar it was unreal. I'm so grateful for these people who taught me more than I could have ever imagined.

{cooperating teacher}                                            {university supervisor} 

and a little video of my graduation celebration held by the College of Education at ISU where I received a completion of student teaching certificate. :) Still waiting on that diploma in the mail.

p.s. Yes, the whistling is coming from my husband in the background. haha

After an incredibly intimidating round of interviews, I accepted my first teaching position at Lewis and Clark Elementary in the third grade. I could not be more excited!!! Their colors are even blue and yellow {my high school colors}. How crazy is that! Going back to my roots. While I'm sad to be closing such a wonderful chapter in my life, I'm thrilled to be opening a new one in a place I feel completely welcome surrounded by people who I believe will end up becoming some of my closest friends in the coming months. :) Happy Graduation to me indeed!