Five Weeks

Everything Abbie said, ditto. It's too hot to put two thoughts together, but when I think of the last five weeks, I think for me it all boils down to community. What a daunting task we have ahead of us! I am also terrified of my own little class, and I'm so grateful we get to spend a whole year with another teacher because if I had to do it by myself after a short stint in an already established classroom, I'd have no clue. 

I also appreciate how Zalika's worked so hard to build community and have that be what encourages and supports our learning. Would we have drawn so much from our readings if we hadn't felt such a bond with each other? I don't think so. For me, what's made this class so amazing is that we've worked through some helpful texts but at the same time, Zalika modeled for us what a purposeful, thoughtful, engaging teacher does so students can learn and thrive. I will treasure this experience.