FIRST YEAR IN THE BOOKS

The end of May has also brought the end of my first year of teaching.  It has been a very difficult year.  I have worked harder than I ever thought I would, been more exhausted than I ever thought I could be, and it has also been more rewarding than I ever thought it would be.  I loved going to school each day.  I love those kiddos that were in my class and I love the people that I worked with.  For my own memory here are a few pictures.

 It's official.  I'm a teacher.

August 2012.
My classroom is ready for 28 cute little 2nd graders.

Very first apple for the teacher

Melt my heart!
Learning about heroes and who would have thought that some students would say I was a hero.  I think they are pretty great, too!

Valentine's Day.
Feeling the 2nd grade love.

Made this for me while I was away graduating.
So sweet!

Teacher Appreciation Week.
Feeling spoiled.  These kids and their parents were so kind to me.  Flowers and enough coke and chocolate to last me for awhile.

My sweet 2nd grade team teachers gave me these "merit badges" at the end of the year faculty party.

It was hard to say good bye to those two wonderful women that helped me so much throughout the year.  I will miss them!