The Versa is fueled and well-stocked with snacks, my suitcase is bursting with cardigans and full skirts, and my head is spinning with excitement and nerves. I leave tomorrow, bright and early, to start being a grown-up and a teacher. I am traveling roughly 900 miles from my home in Georgia to join Teach For America in Kansas City, MO. As a member of the corp, I am committing to do everything I can as a teacher to help solve inequality of education in the United States, specifically Kansas City.
I am so excited to meet my students in August, but I have a lot of preparation and planning to do before then. After my Induction into the Kansas City Corp next week, I'll be spending the rest of the summer in Los Angeles, CA teaching summer school and training with the LA Institute. I will have some long days ahead of me, but I know every minute will help me become the teacher my students need.
This blog serves three purposes: 1.) It's a way for me to keep my friends and family updated on my life. 2.) I can share with the world my (mis)adventures as a first year teacher. And 3.) this blog is a practice in reflection and transparency on my teaching methods. I am looking forward to sharing my first year of teaching with you!
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