Last Day Of Class

Crissy May 3rd, 2006

This evening I taught the last class of the semester and boy am I wiped. Overall it was a great class of students, my best yet. Their talent always astonishes me as well as how they work to get the projects done on time (well, most of them). At the end though I am always glad to have a break from listening to excuses, explanations, stories and so forth of how difficult/challenging the work/time constraint is for them. Not all of them complain, mind you, but I feel like I’ve heard it all before.

As a teacher I have been told I am tough, yet understanding. I do expect a lot from my students and give them quite a bit in return. I spend time with each one of them to make sure they truly know what they should be doing, although that is trying at times. I try to make them feel confident and self-assured in addition to teaching them the material. I hope I succeed so that in turn they will succeed.

I am excited about the end of this semester in particular because of what next semester will bring. The class I teach is being overhauled and for a change it is not me doing it. Don’t get me wrong, I love to plan and organize, but it’s nice to finally have a supervisor who does it too (I have taught at a couple of places where I was the sole creator of classes but not being paid to do so). I have given my input in the last meeting and will be contributing to the content of the class, just not creating every aspect of it. I am very happy!

Since having Aiden, I still love my job and want to continue educating others, but my attitude has shifted a bit. I no longer wish to take the lead or control things by doing it all without any assistance. I am allowing others take the reins and drive, which is a huge step for me. I used to want to be in control of everything and did not take too kindly to those who wanted me to do it “their way.” I thought if they hired me to do a job I should be the one to do it. Now, I am feeling more flexible, wanting to collaborate instead of control, and it feels good!

So I have the summer to devote to other projects and adventures. I already have some in the works and will keep you posted.

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