Week 2: Aug. 29th - Sept. 2nd

Reflect on your rapport with the students.

   I have already developed a wonderful relationship with my students! I was weary at first because the students seemed to be put off by me, and also whenever I would try to talk to them they seemed to not pay attention. However, it took one time for me to explain to them that I am an equal teacher and they must respect me and treat me as one. Although this encounter scared me, after I got done speaking one of my students that usually acts out raised his hand and said, "Ms. Heare, you're going to be an awesome teacher." To hear that statement from that child puts tears of excitement in my eyes. Last semester I was having second thoughts about being a teacher because I felt so nervous and out of place in the high school (one of my classes of tenth grade students made me cry in class) However, here in the middle school I feel comfortable, respected, and ready to teach. These are the moments a teacher lives for!