Mizz Erna

Yay! I'm back! Salamat sa kunduktor!

A quicky update: I had my first formal observation in the classroom today by the principal himself. Talk about freakin' nerve-wracking! I was so nervous and seriously prayed that my students would not have serious behavior issues (as has been known to happen in the form of biting, spitting, climbing on chairs and moving the tables around!). My kids were great. And the principal was raving about how the class was conducted! He said we (me and the assistants, known as paraprofessionals or paras in the special education universe) exuded warmth and compassion towards the students and that it was a "joy" watching us at work. He even asked me again where I had taught before. My answer? "Uh, I student taught for two semesters?" And he said I coulda fooled him coz I acted like a veteran! Sheeeeeeit!

Tomorrow is Parent-Teacher conference. I remember going to those with my parents and being so scared. Now I realize how nervous the teachers are as well. Or baka lang ako? Hehe.