Nothing has been going on much around here. The middle school is just opening back up this week from an extended break which I found out today was to redo the entire online curriculum plan. So that will be starting up this week, and I’m looking forward to that. Otherwise, I’m still waiting on the liberal arts requirements to work out, somehow. OTE said that my IRDF form is on hold until that requirement is completed, so more than anything else, I’ve just been frustrated. I’m excited to teach my lesson to the seminar this week as it is in 2 parts – one part is as if I’m teaching middle schoolers, another is as if I’m teaching the class itself as they are – as TC students. I’m looking forward to hearing their reactions and feedback. Staying safe, staying home, and staying sane as best I can.
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Marlena's Student Teaching Journey 
Hello, Marlena!
I really appreciate your viewpoints in this week’s blog post. I have enjoyed our weekly Zoom meetings as well; they’ve helped me stay in touch with you and hear about what’s going on in your student teaching experience. I’m excited to hear more about how you and your CT (Dan) move through this new space of online teaching; I’m hoping to learn a few things along the way! 🙂
For now, I’m encouraged because of our leadership in Dr. Parkes and the OTE, and I’m looking forward to a time when we can talk about your new classroom and the success that will surely follow. I’ll see you soon, virtually anyway, as we catch up on Zoom this week.
Take care and stay safe!
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