The week of April 21st-28th
This week started off super busy. I had a presentaion in my consulitng class which involved my goup and my self the opporutnity to present our final trainng documents to the class. Then I had my defense on Tuesday April 23rd and that's when all hell broke loose. My defense was a disaster. I was given the ultimtium to write more than half of my critical review over. When I heard this news I thought my world was going to shatter right before my eyes. I felt so overwhelemed, to be honest I felt I was set up for failure.
I am suppose to graduate in one week and the week before graduation, I got news that I would not be graduaitng if I do not redo parts in my paper. I felt extremely frustrated because it seemed as if all of the writing, hard work, begging my roommate and peers to help me with my paper and trips to the writing center was all done in vain becuae more than half the material in my paper was not going to be used in my rewrite.
To be honest after the news I became depressed. I Wrote for hours and hours and hours non-stop. Sometimes I forgot to eat or felt I didnt have time to because of how much work that needed to be put into my paper in order for me to graduate.
At the end of this week, I am in the closing stages of my paper. I have writen more than 26 pages in two days. I am determined to graduate!
Right after my defense I had to go to work, after crying my eyes out at the defense and in my car before I walked into Skyline Middle School. I had to put a smile on my face and still think about the kids that I was going to come in contact with. I had to do my job and put my emotions to the side and that's what I did. My kids made me laugh and really made my day. Once I got home the reality set in and I began working. I have been working every since. Even with all of the stress, I know that God will not put anything on me that I cannot bear, so I'm going to continue fighting to the end.
Friday, April 26, 2013
The week of April 14-21st
The week involved me continuing to make final edits to my critical review. I finally got it submitted and had a defense set for April 21st.
I had lots of work to do for my consulting class. My group had the opportunity to create training for suprisors at Virginina Mennonite Retirement Center (VMRC). This project has taught me so much over the last few months. I have somehow grown a passion for consulting. I like the idea that I can fix problems, well atleast try my best to or provide recommendations. Most of this week was spent preparing for my defense, and adding or making changes to our training materials.
At Skyline Middle School, I am teaching Beyond classes twice out of the week now instead of only once a week like they usually were. This gives studnets more chances to participate in enrichment courses which have grown to be the most popular aspect of the RAOS program. Myself and another team leader are leading a class called GIRLS ROCK! In the class we teach the young girls about the important of choices, etiquette, integrity and hardwork. We expresss the importance of how women can be successful and provide the girls with information on how to start a business. So far this has been one of the most rewarding classes that I have ever taught in RAOS. The girls open up about sensitive topics and I enjoy being able to answer their questions. I'm looking forwards to next weeks class.
The week involved me continuing to make final edits to my critical review. I finally got it submitted and had a defense set for April 21st.
I had lots of work to do for my consulting class. My group had the opportunity to create training for suprisors at Virginina Mennonite Retirement Center (VMRC). This project has taught me so much over the last few months. I have somehow grown a passion for consulting. I like the idea that I can fix problems, well atleast try my best to or provide recommendations. Most of this week was spent preparing for my defense, and adding or making changes to our training materials.
At Skyline Middle School, I am teaching Beyond classes twice out of the week now instead of only once a week like they usually were. This gives studnets more chances to participate in enrichment courses which have grown to be the most popular aspect of the RAOS program. Myself and another team leader are leading a class called GIRLS ROCK! In the class we teach the young girls about the important of choices, etiquette, integrity and hardwork. We expresss the importance of how women can be successful and provide the girls with information on how to start a business. So far this has been one of the most rewarding classes that I have ever taught in RAOS. The girls open up about sensitive topics and I enjoy being able to answer their questions. I'm looking forwards to next weeks class.
The week of April 7-14
This week was very hectic. I was preparing to have my research paper completed so I could present a final copy and set a date for my defense.
The week involved multiple trips to the writing center during the same day. The AHRD graduate program has pushed my ability to limits that I never thought I would reach. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, I mean its a Masters program but I felt at times overwhelmed and incompetent.
At the end of this week I had my written comprehensive exam retake. Luckily I passed but it was hard managing the time I spent on my research paper and the time I spent studying for my written comprehensive exam. I also had to tackle classwork and go to work but my job was my release away from papers and studying. I enjoy my job and have fun everyday with my students. It was good to come to work and have multiple students make me smile without even knowing the stress I was going through at school.
This week was very hectic. I was preparing to have my research paper completed so I could present a final copy and set a date for my defense.
The week involved multiple trips to the writing center during the same day. The AHRD graduate program has pushed my ability to limits that I never thought I would reach. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, I mean its a Masters program but I felt at times overwhelmed and incompetent.
At the end of this week I had my written comprehensive exam retake. Luckily I passed but it was hard managing the time I spent on my research paper and the time I spent studying for my written comprehensive exam. I also had to tackle classwork and go to work but my job was my release away from papers and studying. I enjoy my job and have fun everyday with my students. It was good to come to work and have multiple students make me smile without even knowing the stress I was going through at school.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Week of March-31st
This week at work was all about preparing the students for the last week before they had spring break.
This week we also had our beyond the bell showcase that allowed students to show their parents what they have been working on in their beyond courses over the last 8 weeks. We didn't have as many parents show up that we wanted to but we had an alright turnout.
One thing we can do better the next time around is to send more information home to the students and get more students excited about having their parents support them.
I think the program was a good idea but it still needs a lot more work to get more students and parents excited about coming.
The students had a lot of energy this week. Team leaders really had to step it up to keep students under control.
The week of April 1-7th
We didn't have to work at all this week because of spring break. So no work but I had plenty of work to do for my consulting class and lots of writing my critical review.
This week at work was all about preparing the students for the last week before they had spring break.
This week we also had our beyond the bell showcase that allowed students to show their parents what they have been working on in their beyond courses over the last 8 weeks. We didn't have as many parents show up that we wanted to but we had an alright turnout.
One thing we can do better the next time around is to send more information home to the students and get more students excited about having their parents support them.
I think the program was a good idea but it still needs a lot more work to get more students and parents excited about coming.
The students had a lot of energy this week. Team leaders really had to step it up to keep students under control.
The week of April 1-7th
We didn't have to work at all this week because of spring break. So no work but I had plenty of work to do for my consulting class and lots of writing my critical review.
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