Making it work.

TO GEOVANNE, my student teacher:
In spite of how crammed for time I am, there is often a moment where I step back with satisfaction and take great pleasure in how the artwork comes out for the kiddos. I think we all really know our own strengths and weaknesses. As a good teacher, I think there is a fine balance between being realistic about what you can make happen in a day and still maintain a life outside your job, as well as not making excuses for poor practice. That said, I go home every day with some guilt for thigns I didn't make happen and then some joy for what has worked out.
When I figure out how to get pictures on this blog, I'll show you some of the successes of the week!
Even though I've only met you for a few hours, I want to already commend you on having the MOST important traits of a great teacher. You popped into my classroom and immediately sat down at the tables with the kids and got intimate with them, talked to them about life and got to know them. I can't tell you how taken back I was by you doing that! All the strategic planning and all the great art historical knowledge and great-cute lessons in the world will never amount to how important it is to just love and care for the personhood of the children. SO GO YOU! I am learning from you already, which is one of the reasons why I love to host student teachers!
:)