I survived the PIP!

Hello all! 

I am writing this post while I lounge on my mother's couch. There's nothing like kicking back and relaxing after the end of a long and challenging semester! And...this semester is worth celebrating, because I have earned a 4.0!!!!! 

Praise the LORD! 

I am so fortunate to study what I love at the university I love! I have wonderful professors, mentors, peers, and family who help me be the best I can be every day. Now, only one more semester until I am a college graduate (and looking for a job)! 

Celebrating the last week of classes with my PIP friends: (from left) Abbey, Lauren, Miles, Tori, and Alex 

I couldn't have made it through this semester without you all!

My last week of classes consisted of finishing final presentations, taking the Oklahoma Reading Test (required for all preservice teachers), and wrapping up my field experience. It was a busy week! 

I just want to say how grateful I am for this Pre-Internship Practicum (PIP) semester. I had the chance to get to know 24 wonderful first-graders and a lot of great teachers. My mentoring teacher, Carissa, was especially incredible! I learned so much from her that I will continue to use and grow from as I move forward. She was so easy to work with, and made me feel right at home in her classroom. I am so thankful I had her to help me create my lesson plans, bounce ideas off of, and chat about life with. I feel like I gained a true friend! 

Carissa and I celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday...Lorax style!

It was so hard to say goodbye to my first graders and Carissa on my last day. The class surprised me with some precious cards, a book they created called "What Makes a Great Teacher", pictures, and some math doubles and triples dice that I will definitely use in the future! Thank you Mrs. South's class! I can't wait to come back and visit soon :) 

This stuff gets me through the day!

My Journey of a Future Teacher has been amazing so far, and I am so excited to keep going! Thank you to everyone who has supported me and sharpened me throughout this time in my life! 

Hilary