Last Day and Full of Mixed Feelings

Ahhh... we made it. The whirlwind of the last 10 days is coming to a close. I am full of mixed feelings oscillating between being happy to have "my summer" back and feeling sad that the thought provoking collaboration is over. Both of my summer courses have been very practical and applicable to my current teaching practice. In late August it will be time to move forward treat myself with kindness and get to work implementing all the fantastic ideas I have collected. 

This course has jporvided an open, inclusive, nuturing environment to share and develop ideas to support all students. I have developed friendships and professional working relationships that will carry on beyond our time in class. To help me remember names I am including a list of my amazing classmates below. 

Tena West (AVRSB)

Maggie Kenny (AVRSB)

David Greene (AVRSB)

Eleanor Querripel (HRSB)

Jasmin Stoffer (Inut teacher)

Jeanette Garrison (AVRSB)

Kate Sircom (AVRSB)

Mark Hill (AVRSB)

Natalie Tringle (AVRSB)

Starr Kingston (Bathusrt NB)

Joy Ashford (UAE)

Roxanne Seaman (Acadia)

I have found it challenging and difficult to reflect well taking two classes and trying to keep up with assignments and commitments outside of classes. I find I need quiet time to process the information before I can reflect upon it. Truth be told I believe I will be processing these my two courses the rest of the summer.

I am amazed at the change in my thoughts about reflective journals. I now appreciate there value and have progressed from dreading having to complete them to actually starting to enjoy the process of looking back and forward at the same time.

Thank you Roxanne for being our fearless leader and empowering us to expand our horizons.

When contemplating my final blog I decided to create a word cloud with a brainstormed list of words from my experience. I am pleased with my final result...

Now it is time to sit back, relax and process the incredible last 10 days!