Learning and Teaching Experience...By Malinda Tsosie

 

1. My teaching experience is going well thus far. I have a wonderful mentor teacher that is teaching me alot. I have learned a lot being in the classroom these few weeks. The students are fabulous as well, and they keep me on my toes throughout the day...I feel like I still have so much to learn and it seems like it's going by too fast. It is a different teaching experience from other programs like HeadStart and EHS. I am glad I had the opportunity to do my student teaching at this school. And thanks to my two wonderful children for encouraging me to not give up and supporting me in every way.
2. Going back to school was hard and challenging for me at first because I had a full time job, family, babysitters, evening classes and time management. I am thankful for all the professors that taught me at NTU. And thank you Dr. Tom for giving me that motivation to finish my class this semester. 
3. After getting my degree, I plan to take my certification in the summer and to work in the school district in the near future where it is closer to home and family. I also plan on taking a break from school, at least one or two semesters. Then I planned to continue my education with NAU for my master's degree in special education.