Week twelve was the beginning of the end for student teaching, which was a bittersweet feeling. I started dropping my class load down and began to think about the end of student teaching (April 23rd), which is rapidly approaching. While I'm sad for it all to come to an end and to say goodbye to everyone that I've met during my time at Central Columbia, I'm excited for my future in ag education.
Having less classes has given me plenty of time to focus on searching for a job, and all of the searching and reflection has changed my outlook completely. I've always been pretty steadfast about finding a job at a school in Pennsylvania, specifically central PA. I recently realized that moving out-of-state may not be as scary as I thought, and could be a good opportunity for growth. Student teaching is definitely something that pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me feel more comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.
While I'm still looking at positions in Pennsylvania, I've been focusing my search elsewhere. I would love to move somewhere new and learn all about the ag industry in another region, expand my network, and get insight on how FFA operates in different states. Who knows, maybe this time next year I'll be writing lesson plans on a beach in South Carolina or on a mountain top in Colorado. I'm not quite sure where I'll end up, but I'm ready for the challenge.
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Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteThis is always an exciting time in the academic career of AEE students. I know you will find the agricultural education position that is right for you. I also know that you are ready for this next stage in your professional career! You have done the work to be an effective educator, and it shows in your teaching. I do look forward to seeing you teach, one last time for your student teaching experience, later this week!
-Dr. Ewing