Jen’s First Blog

So I realize I already posted today but I wanted to get this out before I forgot.

I have finished almost three months of my first year and so far its been quite the success. Mr. T and I are turning my kids on to biology and the fun that DNA can really be. I am even getting really good at predicting student and classroom moods as my kids begin to file in for the day.

This has been a happy milestone for me because I really wasn’t sure if I would ever get there.

Setting up a positive and supportive classroom environment is a huge part of the success of any classroom. I hope and usually see that my students know they have a voice in my classroom and are welcome to ask any question about any topic, biology or not.

The issue I am facing is one of trust.

I recently had a student steal my wallet.
It was during class while we were working in groups and my back was turned.
I have to say I was truely hurt because It was a student i really liked and this student has subsequently ruined all capacity for trust for that classroom of students.

I hate the fact that I can no longer trust my students but I really hate that it only took one student to do it. One bad choice in one bad moment and it was all over.

My advice to you and to myself is not to let the one negative experience ruin it for you and all your other students. Make sure you focus on the positive things you see during the day so the negatives don’t turn you into a bitter person.
THere is so much that goes on outside of the classroom that is going to affect both you and your students and remember that you are all human.