First Day of School

I haven't been this anxious about my first day back at school in a long time. Somehow, even after teaching for five years, I feel like I'm running around like a crazy person. Trying to remember the altered schedule, trying to take roll with unfamiliar faces and names, trying to keep one step ahead, and feeling like I forgot how to do this whole 'first day' thing. And then they were great...!! 

Once I actually had students and I got to walk them through the introduction to what an amazing year of learning to love science will look like, I felt right at home :) Don't get me wrong, it's still stressful, I did forget to say and do a few things, but it felt right! The students were very respectful, and very kind when I got confused with names and when I didn't realize that the block class got a break. They are sill teenagers, and they are far from perfect, but I am excited to guide them through the year! I even had a student actually say 'this is so fun, can I take it for homework?!' ...what!?! (Disclaimer, it was critical thinking puzzles, but still...awesome!) 

Today I actually started to see their personalities come to life. It seemed just like a sea of unknown faces the last few days, but today, I closed the door to the hall and made a point to see their interactions, their expressions, and their faces. I am truly eager to get to know them and their stories. This will be a fun adventure! 

My feet were swollen and sore, my legs and my head were tired, but my heart was full at the end of Day 1, year 1. 

I feel honored and excited to be a teacher at my school. I feel like I love my job and I want to work harder to be a better teacher. I feel like I am exactly where I should be! 

Disclaimer... 

Bennett students, if you are reading this, please don't think that you are easily replaced....:) I do miss you guys!