I GOT A JOB!!!

For all of you who don't know yet, I graduated from Utah State University a few weeks ago in Elementary Education. About a day after I graduated, I drove down to Price for an interview! Mind you.... Price is not close to Logan... whatsoever. The Buick was not doing so hot, so they even had to help me fix my car down there. The interview went very well, and they offered me the job about five minutes after I left! WAHOO! Well after a lot of prayer and direction from people that I love.... I took the job as a third grade teacher at Wellington Elementary in a small town near price! I am so excited to teach these bright young children. Finally I can use my own ideas and techniques when I teach ;) Seriously though, I am so looking forward to this new adventure that the Lord has for me. I am nervous of course, but know that I can do it because of my excellent training. I received my first class list today which consists of 27 students. I am looking forward to meeting every single one of them. Ill keep you posted on the new updates :).

STUDENT TEACHING

Three weeks in and i'm still kickin ;) In all seriousness though, I love the school that I am working at. They are so friendly and kind, but most importantly they are teaching me what I need to know to be thrust into the world of education in three months. I am in a second grade class right now, and I LOVE it. The kids are so energetic, so the challenge for me is directing that energy to positive educational venues. I have had some very cool experiences such as participating in an I.E.P, working with a seasoned teacher, writing lessons around what I want to do (believe it or not, some student teachers are much more limited that I have been), and the list goes on-and-on. Right now, I am teaching for an hour of the day, but next week will move up to three hours. I am a little nervous about that, but I am definitely ready to take on the challenge. I am so lucky to be in a school close to my apartment. I am literally only three minutes away which definitely helps on transportation cost. I shall keep ya updated!

Roomate Pictures...

This fall my roomies and I decided to take pictures because it was so beautiful outside. We went on a serious picture taking spree, so I thought I would share a few of the pictures we ended up taking. I have been so blessed to live with these girls. They are all strong amazing women, and I have learned so much from their examples.

Mormon.org

If you look at my account today, you will probably not see anything because it has to be previewed before they publish it. But the link is the pink button that says my faith. (Right below)

I recently created an account on mormon.org. I encourage you to read it if you would like, and make your own account. This is a testimony builder to me to see so many people who love the gospel so much.

Shantel and I sitting at the book at
Betty's wedding. Cuttest book
girls ever ;)!!!

Betty Jo and Garret Heaps

Kylee and Nathan Behunin