the end is near

Well here we are, with only 2 1/2 days left. Crazy to think how fast it has all gone by. My time at Swansea has been more than what I could of hoped for or even imagined. The teachers and students have been so welcoming and encouraging that it has really drive home my desire to be a teacher.

Since the week began and I have been reminding the students that I will be finishing on friday, they have been responded with a series of groans and "we don't want you to leave", which has really shown me that my presence, albeit short, has been very impactful on them. It has illustrated that if I can leave a lasting impression in just 3 short weeks, imagine what could be done with an entire year.

With that being said I am doing all I can to secure a position for September. I know we all are looking for that prized contract allowing us to do what I feel we are all well suited for. Whether it happens or not is up in the air at the moment, but the connections we have made and continue to make, should be such that will aide in any future placements. That being said I know my AT is well on myside. Constantly getting me into the princpal's eyesight and allowing her to come and watch me in action. Hopefully, the connections made in this practicum, coupled with the next and our internship should open a door just slightly enough for an interview. After that it is all on me. I am ready for the challenge and am hopeful for the chance to have my own classroom come sepetember. But we shall see.