It is so hot in Houston. I take a shower in the morning and as soon as I step outside I feel like I need to shower again. I guess it is only going to get hotter too. Sweating aside… there is lots of work to be done.
Today was my first day at Sharpstown Middle School. Sharpstown is the farthest school from the University of Houston of all the summer school placement schools, which means that I have to be on the bus 6:20a.m. in order to get to school on time. Teach For America (TFA) requires that I wear a shirt and tie each day so I am usually up before 5:00 a.m. in order to eat, shower, shave, ect. before boarding the bus.
I will be teaching 6th grade English in the summer school program at Sharpstown. While teaching, I will be learning more about how to become an effective teacher through coursework along with learning through feedback of my classroom performance.
Training is intense at TFA. They really strive to make sure we are prepared and ready to do our best while teaching summer school and when we have our own classrooms in the Fall.
I just got home a little bit ago (about 9:00pm). Our days are long here, but from what I have heard and seen it will be worth it.
I have a chance to give my students the greatest gift, a gift that can never be taken away… and that gift is a good education… the education that all children deserve.
I am too tired to write anymore… talk to you later.
- Joe
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