Yesterday was the last day of student teaching. That means no more getting up a 5 to get to the school on time, no more 10 to 12 hour days, no more grading papers and making lessons until the wee hours, a no more having to deal with middle school students. This has been one of the most emotionally, physically, spiritually, and mentally draining endeavors of my life. But it has also been the greatest learning experience ever. I have grown more in the last 18 weeks that I though possible. I have found patience and endurance beyond what I imagined possible. And I have discovered that I have not wasted the last few years chasing after this nebulous and fleeting concept of being a "teacher."
I am a teacher. All that is left is to cross the stage at graduation and receive official documentation that says so.
And I am tired, so I think I might go pass out now and catch up on 4 months of sleep. So, until tomorrow, peoples of the internet, good night and God bless.
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