Friday, June 25, 2010

Summer 2010

So for those that didn't know, I am teaching summer school for 3 weeks at Valley High. Valley High is an alternative school, and it has been interesting to say the least! A lot of my students have come from pretty rough backgrounds, from gangs, to foster homes, abusive homes, you name it! I am teaching Health which is a new topic for me and these students have surprisingly down quite well. For me it is amazing that anyone could fail Health and wind up in summer school, but I have around 110 students so it does happen. Overall, I have learned a lot from these kids. They have taught me that I am truly blessed to have grown up in a safe, and loving home. I have also learned, you really can't judge a book by it's cover. One of the nicest, most respectful boys in my classes came across as the biggest punk rockin' jerk. I am thankful for this experience, I have enjoyed it MUCH more than I ever thought I would!

4 comments:

  1. I'm glad it's been good for you. Hope you're having some vacation time, too!

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  2. Wow!! That does sound like a great experience. Now, I hope you get to have a great rest of your summer. LUCKY!!! Hope to see ya soon!!

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  3. What an awesome experience! I hope it continues to go well! :)

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  4. That's so great! I'm glad the "punk rockin'" kid was actually respectful... I would love to teach that subject (as you well know)! Hope to see you before our school starts again!

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