Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Wonderful Wednesday :D


Chemia
My experience at KIPP thus far has been beyond amazing! I was an education major in previous years, but decided to switch over to family and consumer sciences because I want to be a social worker in the future. While there are many things that remind me of my student teaching days (the long days, bag lunches, grading papers), there are also just as many things that I have done that I never would have even imagined that I would do in a million years.  Just today, I helped lead a chemistry review (considering the fact that I had to take Chemistry twice at UMD, I felt really proud of myself)!

In addition, making connections with the students has also made me extremely happy. Contrary to popular belief, I’m actually very shy…so being in a position where making conversation with KIPP students is a big part of the trip has helped me come out of my shell.  The early mornings have been rough, but once I get to the building I am immediately energized by all of the smiles and positive energy I get from the students and staff.  I’m pretty sure some of them are wondering why the girl with the big hair and sparkly shoes is so happy all the time, but I don’t know what else I could possibly do. I’ll be so sad to leave such a great place and I really hope I can keep in touch with everyone I’ve made contact with! J

Correy
Today the list of daily tasks was just as long as all the other days. Every day when we think we have completed everything possible that could be done at the school a new task arises! Our work during the day never seems to slow down! Today, in addition to grading and making fabulous bulletin boards, I got to beautify some classrooms and meet with some new high school teachers.  Some of the trip members even got to go on short field trips with some of the teachers to local shops in town.  

After class we attended the middle school basketball game. Both the girls and boys teams played and the cheerleaders were there as well.  We cheered and clapped and some of us even tried to “coach” the team.  It was amazing to see all the teachers come and cheer on their students! The whole game experience really showed how close knit the entire KIPP community is. GO PRIDE! 

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