Blogs of K.Scott

My field experience at Parkside

kscott23 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:34:39 +0000

My field placement for this semester was another success! I really enjoyed my placement! It is really helpful when you are placed witha great mentor teacher. My mentor teacher was very supportive and encouraging. That help this semester to be less stressful. If I was doing something that she didn’t agree with, she did not embarrass me. She would simply give a suggestion on how to correct it or tell how she would do it. Although the semester was not perfect, we were faced with several challenges. I was placed in different situations that I never imaged I would have to face. These challenges helped me grow stronger as a person and a teacher.

By the end of the semester, I had bounded with my students. My experience was a blast for me and from what I was told, it was for my students and mentor teacher, also. My last day was a exciting yet sad. Everyone was excited about my accomplishment, but sad to see me leave. As a teacher, one of my goals is leave an impression on a child’s life. When I was about to walk out of the door on my last day, one student ran to me gave me the biggest hug. As I moved, I realized the student would not let go. She just look at me and said, “Ms. Scott, why do you have to go? Please come back here to teach!! Because if you don’t, I’m really going to miss you!!” At that moment, I knew I had accomplished my goal!!

Sources of Urban Educational Excellence 4th Annual Conference

kscott23 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:04:48 +0000

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, I really enjoyed the conference. The keynote speaker was Dr. Joyce King. We were able to listen to the year 2 members of the program. They presented their PSP projects from their own classrooms. From listening to them, we found out that we were not the only cohort who had problems on agreeing with a topic. I also heard some helpful advice that will help me in my classroom next year.

That afternoon, there was a forum held in the conference room. At the forum, we were allow to ask the panel of about 15 high school students questions dealing with their educations. I really enjoyed hearing what these students had to say. Their statements were very helpful. They gave statements like teachers should listen to what the students have to say, show that they care, included the students in planning, and show respect. I really enjoyed it. I felt great leaving the conference.

My life!

kscott23 — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:51:02 +0000

I have come to face it, school is my life!

It is all I have time for.

It is all I have time to think about.

It is my social life. It is my extra curricular activities.

It shows up in my sleep.

It is what I often dream about.

It’s all in my talk.

It’s all I can talk about cause there’s not much of anything else I can talk about.

It has replaced my time away from home.

It has replaced my time on the phone with my friends, love ones, MY FAMILY!!

It has it ups and often has its downs!!!

So until May 2010, I might as well make the best of it and face it—

School is MY LIFE!!!

K.Scott

Another semester!!

kscott23 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:58:53 +0000

It has finally gotten here and I’m not sure how ready I was for it. I think I had gotten to relax with my days off. But its here and I might as well get ready for it. Starting this weekend, I want to get an early start on my assignments. I want to be more organized this semester. That way I will not be as stressed at the end of the semester. I’m praying for strength for us all!! Have a great semester everyone!! Love yall!! K. Scott

Where am I ?

kscott23 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:51:04 +0000

Right now, I can’t even figure out 1 word to explain how I am feeling. I am stressed out. I’m so tired, but can’t get any rest because there is so much more to do. I spend a lot of time stressing about what I must do rather than getting it done. I remember the “heads up” that we were given before the program started. It prepared me some, but not enough. I’m physically drained, mentally drained, and most definitely emotionally drained. I’m trying to figure out what I can do to keep me sane. I’m praying about it. I try to keep in contact with my parents and sister so they can give me some encouraging words. But I don’t get to talk as long as I want. Last night, I was so tired that I fell to sleep while my mom was talking to me. This is ridiculous. My roommate told me that it’s like she don’t know me anymore. To make a long story short, I NEED A VACATION!! Once I get one, I will survive!!!

My one word check-in

kscott23 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:52:22 +0000

REALITY!!

Our last day of class (5/23/08)

kscott23 — Tue, 27 May 2008 11:45:26 +0000

Today was the last day of our first maymester. I have really enjoyed this class. I feel like I have learned so much within these 3 weeks. It feels as if a whole semester has gone by. This class was so interesting to me. I have never been so excited to go to class. I can’t ever remember looking forward to returning to class on a consistent basis. I really liked this course because we had so many open discussions on very sensitive topics. We were able to discuss our thoughts and ideas about these issues and there was no right or wrong answers. I wish all of my family and friends could have come and shared this experience with me. That’s how much I enjoyed it.

Idlewood Elementary (5/22/08)

kscott23 — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:06:10 +0000

Our visit to Idlewood Elementary was quite interesting and fascinating. It actually shocked me to ride into such a nice neighborhood. I had imagined, since we were working with urban schools, it would be in a not quite so “nice” area. I realized that ”urban school” does not mean “bad”. It could be a high needs school. I observed that the majority of the school’s population were minority students. The students were very friendly and appeared to be eager to learn. They seemed as if they were excited to be there. I really enjoyed this experience. It has made me even more excited about teaching. We were also given a lot of advice from some members of past cohorts on how to survive this rigorous program. I really appreciated this whole experience. It was definitely an eye-opener for me.

Krystle (5/21/08)

kscott23 — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:27:15 +0000

“One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you, what you want you want to be. You’re the one who’ll decide what you want to be. Respect yourself and respect the integrity of others as well. The greatest thing you have is yourself image, a positive opinion of yourself. You must never let anyone take it from you.” -Jaime Escalante

I really liked this quote that was given as the thought of the day. These are very encouraging and empowering words to me. It reminds me of my family. These are the type of encouraging words that I have heard all of my life. I have always felt like anything that I want to do is reachable. It is only up to me. I was always been told that I am the only one that can live my life and make the best of it. So thanks to my family with their love and support, I am continuing to strive for my dream.

Why did I choose to become a teacher? (5/20/08)

kscott23 — Mon, 26 May 2008 20:55:36 +0000

My lifelong dream has always been to become a teacher. A teacher must love children. A teacher must love their job. A teacher must have a passion to help students learn, a love for continual educational growth, and an enthusiasm for educating others. I believe that “Good teachers are born, not made.” With the qualities above, the experiences I have already gained, and the training I will receive, I will one day be a “Excellent Teacher”.