~*MsT’s Block Blog*~

Final Blog April 16, 2007

Students:  Ah, the students were great in the music department that we observed. Well, the groups varied from level to level, (then age to age or teacher to teacher), but for the most part, these students were on the ball. It was interesting to see the respect they had here and their hard work. Though we only taught a couple of lessons one on one in the beginning and a few video teaches, it felt good to work with them. They made me feel very comfortable and …well, excited about becoming a REAL grown-up teacher soon.

 CT: Haha, We already know how I feel. ~The CTs were wonderful! I learned a great deal from them, whether it was from just observing them, to asking them random questions every day, to just sitting in their office and listening to them talk and talk about their days and what was going on here. The thing that stood out to me about them in making their kids so successful was that they were so REAL, and then never ever ever gave up! I loved listening to the head director. He had so much passion, it was inspirational to hear him lecture and critique and share his insight. (The other director too.) They had a great deal of stamina for music and for these kids and this community, and it was clear that the students AND the school AND the community were aware of this as well. I will never forget them or the wonderful feeling they gave me for being here!

Collegues/Community: Overall, it has been fun. Aside from the loads of work- sometimes feeling a little “chore-ish”, the atmosphere was playful and the rapport was definitely good. I do have to say, I wished I would have changed up the seating every week only because I wish I could have gotten to know everyone better. It has definitely been fun and helpful though. It felt like family having to share ideas every day. …Takes some getting used to, but so helpful in the end. Thanks to everyone for just being themselves through this block. I’ve enjoyed it!