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And it all begins....

tomorrow at 5:15. Tomorrow I will give my first English lesson as a teacher. Yikes! Nervous. Check. Prepared. Check. Excited. Check. I'm just praying that I can get through the butterflies, make a good first impression, and connect with my students. I don't really care if my students think I'm the coolest teacher in the world. I'm an adjunct. That's pretty much not going to happen. But I do hope that I can impress on them the importance of learning how to read and write for college and make class somewhat enjoyable and profitable. The classes I hated the most in my college career were ones that I felt were a complete waste of time. I also hope that I can avoid the mistakes of teachers I have severely disliked: too much personal information, seemingly arbitrary grading practices, disorganization, apathy, etc. I'm very interested to see what the semester brings and am looking forward to learning about teaching as I teach as well as relearning some things about reading, writing, grammar, punctuation, etc. that I've probably forgotten over the past 13 years. Yikes!!! Is it that long since I took Freshman English?

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Sara Funk said…
You are going to do great Holly!
January 18, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Ms. Embry said…
Wow, I definitely know what you're feeling right now...the first semester will be the toughest, but you'll learn the most! I think you will do a wonderful job..I wish I could have you for a teacher! :-) Good luck and have fun! Can't wait to hear about it! :-)
January 18, 2011 at 2:36 PM
bee said…
I agree with Sara. You will do great. You have been on the opposite side and have and idea of what you feel is important in being a good teacher. You have dedication, zeal, and motivation to do the job to the best of your ability. Been praying for you.
January 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Chrissy Cross said…
Just pretend you are 12 years old playing school or church with Cindy, Tam, and Ethan. Remember how you knew you were way smarter than them! LOL! I do that when I get nervous and it helps a bit to relax me. :) You will do great, Professor Fletcher.
January 19, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm sure you will do great. I think it is really cool that you and Aaron are now teaching at the same institution. I am finding teaching to be enjoyable but rather exhausting. At least I get to look forward to reusing my stuff for my current classes next year.

Matt
January 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM
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