Missing Skowhegan Area Middle School!

As exciting as it is to be done college and to entertain the idea of getting my own classroom someday soon, I am also sad that I wont be going to SAMS tomorrow and seeing my seventh graders and mentor teacher! Friday was so unbelievably bittersweet. It was a day of great accomplishment (finishing college and surviving student teaching), but it was also one of the hardest days I have ever survived. I had to say goodbye to a group of wonderful seventh graders and eighth graders, as well as a phenomenal mentor teacher who has taught me so much about teaching! We all had a wonderful cake and I enjoyed just hanging out with my kiddos. However, by the end of the day, I nearly lost it and started crying. I think my mentor could tell, since he asked if I wanted to have a seat. I was so thankful because the last thing I wanted to do was to cry in front of my kiddos. At the end of the class, my seventh graders all gave me hugs. I had to fight the tears back! I finally lost it on the hour and a half drive home! I miss Skowhegan Area Middle School, the students, the Somerset team, and Jason B. already! I am sad about tomorrow, everyone will be in class and I will be here at home :( I can't wait to get back there. I would love to get a teaching job in the area! I will always be grateful for all that I learned and at how welcome my mentor and my students made me feel!