What a short week! My observations started and ended with one day! A student from Ashland University started observing in Mrs. Sutliff's class and she will be with us for the next 3 weeks, so it was very exciting to get to know her! During observations today, I helped with some math games and their app ST Math. Some students work out in the hall, while others remain in the classroom. So, I went inside to check on the students and when I came back out, one of the students was pushing one of the behavior students' buttons, saying that this child had said a bad word and that he was planning on telling on this behavior child. Then, this behavior child was covered in tears. Fortunately, because he is on an IEP, he could go talk to Mrs. Hart, which made him feel much better! So, I went with him, and it was so hard not to tell her about the book I've been working on to dedicate for her class! But, I caught my tongue so it is still a surprise! As soon as it's complete, I am going to bring it to her class and read it to her students!
When the student and I came back to the classroom, it was time for silent reading, so I got a chance to talk with Mrs. Surliff, and I am so surprised to hear that her first degree was in acoustic guitar! The journey from performing to teaching is quite the ride, but those experiences were likely to have given her the true knowledge of life which gives her the opportunity to truly be the best teacher, as she can truly inspire students to follow their dreams and accept all different kinds of people. Oh before I forget, when I came into the classroom, she was showing the students her old grade card from third grade. I was very confused as why she was showing them this, but then I noticed how some of the ideas didn't make sense to her when she was in third grade, and this showed the students that they didn't need to be great at everything to succeed! It was a great lesson that truly gives the children a new appreciation for life!
When the student and I came back to the classroom, it was time for silent reading, so I got a chance to talk with Mrs. Surliff, and I am so surprised to hear that her first degree was in acoustic guitar! The journey from performing to teaching is quite the ride, but those experiences were likely to have given her the true knowledge of life which gives her the opportunity to truly be the best teacher, as she can truly inspire students to follow their dreams and accept all different kinds of people. Oh before I forget, when I came into the classroom, she was showing the students her old grade card from third grade. I was very confused as why she was showing them this, but then I noticed how some of the ideas didn't make sense to her when she was in third grade, and this showed the students that they didn't need to be great at everything to succeed! It was a great lesson that truly gives the children a new appreciation for life!