With only four weeks to go, I am torn between the excitement of graduation and the reality that I will be leaving the city and my students soon.  That said, there is still work that has to be done before any of this can happen! So what has happened in room 222 this past week? …
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As I begin week 10 of my journey here in Chicago I am confident that my choice to participate in this program was the best decision for me.  I continue to be challenged daily and have gained the needed tools to handle these moments of opportunity.  I have seen my ability to manage the classroom…
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It is hard to believe I am already in my seventh week here in Chicago.  I am a little less than halfway done and the time is flying by.  The past few weeks have been extremely busy diving into my edTPA requirements for licensure in the state of Illinois, as well as taking complete control…
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“Great things never came from comfort zones.” As time flies by here in Chicago, I continue to see the truth in these seven words. Within my classroom and outside of my classroom, I have experienced growth through new and challenging experiences. I teach at a school that is 68% Asian and this past week has…
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Student teaching in Chicago seemed far-fetched for a small town girl like me.  However, when the opportunity presented itself, I could not help but feel intrigued and excited at the chance to step outside my comfort zone and grow personally and professionally. My name is Emilee Livesay and I am starting my 4th week at…
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  After spending sixteen weeks in Chicago, the semester has come to a close. It has been a bittersweet end to the semester – leaving my students, after spending more hours with them than anyone else over the past few months, was extremely difficult. As I zipped up my coat to leave the school on…
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Over the past week, I have started to transition out of full time teaching so that my departure at the end of the upcoming week will be smoother for the students. It has been a little strange not teaching during the algebra classes, although I have still been busy taking care of other tasks around…
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Celebrations All Around I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  Now that the holiday has passed, the remaining weeks are going to go by in a flash.  The week before Thanksgiving was extremely hectic at Walsh – the students had a test, two field trips, a merit party, and report card pickup!  Despite the lack…
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Ownership of Learning, Teaching, and Culture Hello again!  We are now six weeks into the school year, and student teaching seems to be keeping me even busier with each week that goes by – particularly as I continue to take on more responsibilities and roles in the classroom.  As of this week, I will be…
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