Preparing to Leave School
These last three weeks have been super busy at school. In addition to my regular teaching responsibilities, I have had to finalize term grades two weeks early, write my part (thankfully it was a small part) of the school’s accreditation report, prepare 42 lesson plans, and set up lab supplies for the next six weeks. I could never have finished all of this without all of the help I received from my administration, colleagues, students, and my family. Thank you all for everything you have done to help me.
I am leaving my students with a fantastic substitute, Tara Bishop, who is graciously giving up some of her busy life as a PhD candidate to teach my classes. My students might not want me back after having her teach for the next six weeks.
Here are some of the lesson plans and lab supplies that needed to be prepared before leaving to Antarctica.
It is early in the morning on Christmas Eve and I have finally finished up all of my school work. As I reflect back on these past few weeks and look forward to my upcoming expedition, I am filled with many different emotions. Teaching is a job that demands everything you have to give it. It also is a job that rewards you more than you can imagine. I love working with students and helping them learn about science. I see a lot of hope for our future as I watch students overcome obstacles, interact respectfully with each other, and learn difficult subjects. At Timpanogos High School we like to say “it’s a great day to be T-Wolf” and I feel that today. I will miss my students while I am gone. I am excited for all of the ways that I will be able to use this upcoming expedition to enrich my students’ experiences in the classroom.
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