Over the summer, I will be taking a break from Teaching. But I will start weekly blogging and possibly Vlogging weekly as well: Follow Here! I want to do this as part of a weekly reflection of my skills, experiences and life. I have done this through college so I would love to do it while I am on the job.
Let's back up. I started a new position in 5th grade at Liberty Elementary back in December of 17! My class is self contained meaning I teach it ALL! so I have had to lead each of my 23-25 students (Lost a few to other schools through the year) so it has really been a challenge planning for all subjects every week unlike student teaching (ELA mostly and Science). We made it through the year and I will admit, at first I was nervous and not into it. That sounds bad but it was a BIG change for me. I have never been part of a school or taking the reigns on everything from parent matters to social dilemmas to field trips etc.... it is all OVERWHELMING! As the year went on...I fell in love with my students, my school and my "Job"! I really wanted to be able to spend the other half of the year that I missed with them. Yes we had behavior issues, yes it was PULLING TEETH to get work turned in and yes we had so much FUN together. Our team is learning to work together a lot better and we are all in this together. I do look forward to a new group coming in in the Fall. It will be another year of changes and another group to grow with.
So I will be updating each week as much as possible. I look forward to growing as an educator and as a person. Teaching is the most difficult, rewarding and exciting career in the world. It is the most impossible yet possible career in the world. I really hope I can get better and grow yearly as an educator. Below are my Twitter, Youtube and Instagram links if you would like to follow along on social media to my journey.
Peace and Grace
Mr. Abee
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-mVtsT0guGygdZZcXhizbQ?view_as=subscriber
https://twitter.com/mr_abee_tweets
https://www.instagram.com/benjaminabee/
