Last Days

I can't describe what I'm feeling right now. It's a mix of so many emotions. Sadness to be leaving the students that I've fostered relationships with, excitement to be graduating from college, anticipation to start preparing for my own classroom in the fall. 3 days left...it all went so fast. It's amazing how much has changed. From those first days where I was unsure of what I was getting myself into...until now as I spend my days scouring the Internet and books for lesson ideas for my new classes.

This morning I got quite the surprise. One of my students gave me a May Day basket and a photo of herself so that I will be able to remember her. It's moments like these that remind me why I became a teacher. This act of kindness tells me that I made an impact on this student. Honestly, it almost made me cry. This is why I became a teacher...to impact the lives of students.