Final Reflection
I feel my best in my classroom when I put my best effort into planning the lesson. Some of my best lessons have come after late nights of prepping and planning. The long hours definitely pay off and I can see that effort transfer to my students. I feel best when I look around and I see students putting forth their best effort, demonstrating confidence and tenacity even when they struggle. I feel best when I am surrounded by happy students that feel comfortable and prepared to complete their activities. I feel best when a student comes to me for advice before taking tough situations into their own hands. Test scores and grades are not indicative of my happiness with my class. What really drives my passion and happiness is effort and growth. I am at my best when I am allowing students to grow personally and academically. My biggest success has been effectively making a home for my students in a really tough school, and succe...