Candidates,
You have made it through the journey of student teaching. At this point, many of you have encountered a multitude of things that have happened throughout this experience that has allowed you to become better teachers. Every aspect may not have been desirable, yet many may have been simply splendid. The most important thing to remember is that every thing that happens can be a learning experience; whether of what to do or what not to do. This experience has been one of the most challenging for me as a US, but I am proud of how well you all adjusted and kept on striving towards your goals. Many of you also have experienced some difficult situations, and I am very glad you all were persistent and did not give up. This time next week you all will be graduates of The University of Southern Mississippi and that is a privilege that you should carry in a proud manner. Since I will not have the opportunity to meet with you all on tomorrow, I am posting on the blog so that you all will have an opportunity to share your last thoughts. Below you will find some questions that I am asking you to respond to in relation to yourself during this student teaching experience. I am looking forward to reading your post, and I have appreciated the opportunity to be your supervisor. Please call or email if I can assist you in any way
Thinking back to our first meeting, I described the journey of student teaching, in which I told you that you never know how things will turn out. Based on your experiences, have your experiences been what you expected or what you did not expect? Explain.
If you could use one word to describe how you feel during this final transition from student to teacher, what would that word be?
What has been the most important thing that you have learned about yourself throughout this experience.
What are your future goals as an educator? What has influenced those goals?
Thank you all for being great student, and I wish you all well in your future endeavors.
Kerri Johnson-Jones, US
