Looking back over these last couple of years, many thoughts spring to my mind. I feel both relieved and energized. I feel relieved that I accomplisehd what I set out to do - earn a Master's Degree. For this, I am both proud and excited. I feel energized to start implementing what I leanred in these past two years into my own classroom.

These past two years have been quite a learning experience for me. I have had to manage my time and balance all of the important things in myh life. In these two years, not only did I complete this program, but also had two children! I have been through many changes both in my personal life as well as my professional life.

I look forward to using this new knowledge and becoming a better teacher. I believe this is where the hard part comes in. Now, it is time to put all of this useful information to work! Making sure that I remember everything as I step into that classroom this September is going to be a challenge. There are so many factors to consider when working with students and developing lesson plans.

I have set three goals for myself:


I feel that if I can be successful with these three goals that I have set for myself that I have truly mastered what I wanted to do... to grow and to learn... and most importantly.. to become a better teacher.