First Semester

When I first applied to Fielding I was hesitant because of the rigorous and frustrating application process. After I made it through that, I was still nervous to start a Master's program that you always hear is unbelievably grueling and is going to take up all of your time. The first semester has completely put my mind at ease. The people alone have made the class worth it all. Barney and Dave are very understanding and educated people and the other teachers in class have so much to share and offer. It has been really great with all of us sharing our ideas and not being those teachers that covet everything they do. I have learned SO much in these 2 weeks that I can use in my classroom. I am really glad that this has been closer to the start of the school year because I am really energized and excited to use these ideas in class. I think it has really helped me to be renewed and not dread coming up with new ideas for my classroom. I have found many books that I really want to read and have even gone to the library to start reading. I am really excited about reading the Homework book by Alfie Kohn since our building has been toying with homework issues and how much and how often. I have truly enjoyed the program so far and can't wait to start our next semester to see what we all will have to share when we come back from starting the new school year.