There is nothing quite like being able to spend a semester
in Denver, Colorado. I am pleased and happy with my decision to complete my
student teaching out here. For my first seven weeks I was placed at Place
Bridge Academy where I was student teaching in a Spanish classroom for both
first and second grade. I wouldn’t have traded my experience for the world. One
big lure that drew me out to Denver was being able to teacher a diverse
population. I definitely got a chance to do that by completing part of my student
teaching at Place Bridge Academy. At just this school alone over 80 languages
were spoken, and for 93% of the students English is a second language. It was
such an amazing experience to be able to work with students that were so
different from each other but yet so alike at the same time.
Currently, I am completing the other seven weeks of my
student teaching at Lincoln Elementary. This school has a completely different
atmosphere than Place Bridge Academy. The majority of the students come from very affluent
families, and are white. There is not nearly as many behavior issues at the
school, and the students complete their assigned homework. I think it is
such a great opportunity for me to be placed at two schools that are such polar
opposites. I look forward to seeing what else is in store for me at Lincoln
Elementary as my time continues there.
In addition to student teaching, I have thoroughly enjoyed
my time here in Denver. I believe I have taken advantage of the urban
environment through a number of activities that I would not have been able to
do if I were spending the semester back home at Wartburg. I look forward to
doing as much as I can in my last six weeks in Denver to make the most of the
experience.
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