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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