Winter Term
Winter term wasn't nearly as difficult as fall term. I didn't hole myself up in the office for hours, doing homework. In fact, I spent many nights snuggling on the couch with my honey, watching really bad network TV.
That's why I didn't blog...
My friend Sharon told me that it's quite alright not to spend every available moment on the internet, so I don't feel guilty.
Today I present my work sample. I have no idea what is expected of me. I lost the paper that explains it. I hope that my presentation goes well. I'm not doing a powerpoint presentation like everyone else. For one, I don't have powerpoint on my computer. For another, everyone else is doing one.
I also have a presentation in my second class. Once again, I'm not doing a powerpoint presentation. In fact, if I had my druthers, powerpoint wouldn't exist. I really hate powerpoint presentations.
Tomorrow is my final in my research class. I haven't studied for it. I figure I'll do a little tonight. Half is open book, and I got 100% on the midterm, so I feel pretty good about it. After class, we're going to the Goose Hollow Inn for Vegetarian Ruben sandwiches and lots and lots of beer.
Today is the first day of Aries. Our cohort leader, Dr. Dave R. Allen, is an Aries. He's also vegan. I am picking up a vegan chocolate cake from Whole Foods (which says "Happy Un-Birthday Dave!"), and we're throwing him a birthday party during class today. We also had a pool to guess which day in Aries his birthday falls. We hope he tells us because the lucky winner gets $30. If he doesn't, I have no idea what to do with the money. I guess we'll have to spend it at Happy Hour tomorrow!
Practicum
I had a superfantastic practicum experience. I was in Milwaukee at Clackamas ESD. It was a pain in the ass to get there, but I was able to ride my bike from practicum to class, which made the distance from home something I could deal with. I was teamed up with a Physical Therapist and an ECSE specialist. This was an Early Intervention home visiting model, and I was able to observe and participate in diagnostic evaluations. My cooperating professionals were absolutely wonderful to work with, and I gained quite a bit of knowledge from them. I am sad that I have to leave, as I was just getting into the groove with things.
Student Teaching
I begin student teaching next term. I wanted NWRESD because it's closest to my home. I was told that they weren't taking any student teachers from the full-time program because many of their employees are in the part-time program and they will be placing them into student teaching positions, and they don't have any more highly qualified teachers available.
I was pissed, and then I asked if a certain person who works for the ESD had a student teacher placed with her. She's been in the business for over 20 years, and is highly qualified. Turns out, she didn't have one, so I requested her. Surprisingly enough, I got it!! I'm so happy that I pushed for it. If I hadn't, who knows where I would have been placed. I'm meeting with her on Friday to discuss everything. I can't wait!
Spring Break
One nice thing about being a student is that I get spring break! This year, the Galli family is planning a trip to Disney World. It's going to be weird being a tourist in my home state. Well, maybe not... But still, five days of Disney theme parks? I don't know if I can handle all that excitement!
Master's Project
I have been accepted into a Masters Project. I'll be working at the Kiwanis Oral Hull Camp for children with autism, and helping to design and improve trainings for staff. The first three weeks of July, I will be working at the camp. This fall we'll be putting our project and paper together, to present in December, and then I can graduate!! That's so exciting!!
Well, I think that's all the update I have. Hopefully I'll be more of a writer during my student teaching when I will supposedly have more time....
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