Sep 27 2008
Week 4: Ms. Storrer means business
Hi everyone,
So I started off the year thinking that the students would just generally like me and listen to what I have to say (I have no idea why I thought this). This, of course, has not turned out to be the case. There are the students in each of my classes who do not stop talking no matter what, it is so annoying! So in result I have become Ms. Storrer the hardass and I actually like it. I am surprised by how easy it is for me to be strict with the students. Lately, if students are talking when I am talking I stop and then tell them that this is their warning and from now on I will be keeping them a minute after class. It really works. Students actually start telling each other to be quiet so they don’t have to stay after. I have never actually had to make the students stay after either. The threat seems to be enough to scare them into being quiet. In addition, I have also began to send students to sit in the hall while we play a game if they can not seem to handle it (this has only happened once). Anyway the classes have become more manageable and they don’t seem to completely hate me. I was worried about being really strict but I think that as a new teacher I need to be just so that I can get things done. The other day I asked my mentor teacher if she thought I was being too mean and she said “no way” which was great to hear. Anyway, I get off track and start rambling on this blog so sorry if it isn’t linear. I hope all of you are well.By the way does anyone else count down the days until student teaching is over? I do.
Best,
Sara
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Ha! That’s great! Go Ms Storrer, puttin’ things in order! I don’t count down the days till Dec, but I do focus on each week. I count down the days till I get through that week! Good to hear things are going well!
Isn’t it funny how they seem to actually like you better if you are strict? I had to put one student in the hall when she was being disruptive also and her behavior has greatly improved. She isn’t embracing the curriculum but she is no longer inhibiting the other learners. (did I just refer to them as learners?!) I’m still concerned about one kid who really has a difficult time being in school and respecting me or any teacher, especially women. And I’m still too nice. Sigh….You are doing great. Keep it up SS…Laurie
Beautiful Sara!
Okay, yes. I’ll absolutely admit that I count down the days until this (may I say) purgatory is over. It’s not hell, because I enjoy parts of it (teaching and eating lunch), but it’s definitely not pleasant earth-time, because of heightened expectations and sometimes unknown expectations as well as lack of sleep and no time for fun. So, I counted last night that I have 50 more days of teaching time. That’s only 100 more lesson plans, and, well, that’s almost do-able!
In Alcoholics Anonymous, we say “one day at a time.” Well, I’m able to handle it one day at a time, because I know that there are only like 94 days left in 2008, 81 days until we graduate. Can peace just flood over me for those 81 days? I surely hope so!
Okay, I am certain that the kids act up and it’s not about you. What-so-ever! You are a star, you are a shining star (much like Claire Danes on StarDust [only prettier--you know you're gorgeous, right?]) and being such a magnificent star draws people in. Well, kids are kids, and what they do and how they behave has nothing to do with you. But, you being strict and giving them order and routine makes a better “living” arrangement for them. So, good job, Sara Storrer, and way to go on your teaching! I am truly proud of you…
81 days.
May peace overwhelm you this week, Sara!
~Vanessa
Yeah, you know, I am definitely looking forward to being done with this whole process. I must say though, that I wish I could keep teaching my students all year…for pay, of course. But I really like my kids and all that jazz. But yeah, I can’t wait to be all grown up!
Isn’t it fun being a hardass. I wish my ass was hard. But that’s actually a different subject. On the original note, I love using sarcasm to put them in their place. I’m sure that comes naturally to you as well.
I’m glad I won’t see you tonight because that means I don’t have to drive to Eugene for class, but I miss you face FuzzyWuzzySaraBear!
that’s “your face” not “you face” by the way…I hate when I do that.