I am so sad to be moving on from my first placement into my second--I love my kids! I love my mentor teacher! I love teaching full-time! Alas, I know that all of that is preaching to the choir.
Regardless, I am simultaneously excited to start my new placement at Hickman. Dr. Henrie has told me wonderful things about my new mentor teacher which make me so excited to meet him. First of all, he is a male kindergarten teacher--that is something you don't see every day! Also, he is apparently unconventional in his teaching methods and even brings his guitar to school. That is perfect for me, given that I spent much of my previous placement singing "eyes on me" to my students.
Additionally, I sent my mentor teacher my introductory letter and he responded with greater engagement than I had ever anticipated. He not only read my resume but also referenced how my skills could be beneficial in his classroom. He assuaged my fears about never having taught Kindergarten before AND he gave me exact directions to his classroom, including where to park and who to speak to in the school office. His attention to detail has me incredibly excited for this upcoming placement--I think I am going to learn so much.
That being said, I was wondering if any of you who were at Hickman during this first placement had any insights or suggestions before I go there at the end of this week? Is there anything you can tell me about what I should anticipate? I know that none of you were in Kindergarten at Hickman, but I already consider you experts on the school. :)
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