A Look Back

My summer with SuperKids taught me many lessons.  One of the biggest was about all of the contributing factors that play a role in making a classroom fun.  Learning can and should be fun.  I believe, and have witnessed, that the two can go hand-in-hand and the effects can be tremendous.

 

I was lucky to work with some amazing people this summer, kids and staff.  My site staff did an excellent job of ensuring everyone was part of the team.  I am very appreciative of that fact.  Teamwork makes dream work, and my site worked very well together.  Even when I had a challenging day with the campers, I knew that I could depend on the staff for a pick-me-up.

Not just my site, but the other interns as a whole were very helpful.  It was great participating in a cohort where we could share our similar experiences.  Our weekly meetings were something that I consistently looked forward to, not to mention the delicious food.

Being in front of a class, even for just the summer, is an experience I will never forget.  This was my first authentic teaching experience and I learned so much about both the practice and myself.  It is incredible all that goes into making a positive classroom experience.

In terms of myself, I learned the true benefit of being patient, particularly with kids.  In terms of the practice, I learned the vital need of personal connection.  As the summer progressed my class and I become more and more invested in one another.  Because of that, problems that I had in the opening weeks soon began to naturally fall by the wayside.

I thought it would be difficult, but I never could imagine how hard it would be to leave my class, especially a week early.  I would have loved to see them at the camp graduation.  However, I do know that I will never forget my summer spent with Superkids.  For a few weeks, I was a teacher, a friend, and a superhero.  That fact is something I will never forget.