So Hard to say good bye

It was such a pleasure reading the responses from you each week. There was a lot of information that was shared to help me grow and learn as a professional. Reading stories of your personal life as well as getting to know what inspired your drive as a professional lead me to the realization that each person in this field has a passion for it. Regardless of demographics the reason for enrollment was evident through each post, each week. There is definitely one thing we have in common and that is the love of the children and the drive to see them succeed not only in early learning years but through out life. Thank you for sharing. You may keep in touch with me by contacting shalicebullock@att.net.

Leaving Groups... How is it?

I had the opportunity to be part of a group called teachers of the round table. Stage 1 of this group was forming the teacher mentor that worked the district brought all of us together every Wednesday evening.  During the forming stage we were all introduced. We got to know what age group and school we all came from the number of years of experience. Stage 2 of the group was storming. Everyone shared ideas and classroom strategies. Sometimes we shared about the same behavioral problem child and what worked and didn't work that week. There was always one teacher that wanted to out talk the group. She wanted to express to everyone her opinion about everything. Once we got to stage 3, norming, we all were pretty familiar with what to expect from each other. We also had delegated duties that made things run smooth. In stage 4, the performing stage, Each person in the group was reaching the goal of becoming more distinguished professionals and ensuring the best academic success for the students involved.  In stage 5, the adjourning stage, we had a pot luck. It was great to share dishes and talk amongst each other freely and not focus on the mission. One of teacher from the group and I became very good friends. We still laugh and talk and occasionally share strategies. Its  also great to have the adjourning stage because it gives closure to the group and a chance to say goodbye and ensure the mission was accomplished.

Compromising Effects

Compromising is very difficult. The reason I say this is because those involved each want their own way. The last argument I had was with my ex husband. We both wanted full custody of our child and the rights to the property. I was willing to compromise all entitlement to the property for full custody of my child. He wanted ne to compromise my rights to the property and custody of our child. That was not a good deal in my eyes. Therefore, it became a very uncompromising situation. Although, I have learned to take the positive approach to communication. I don't think it deems effective when the other person involved lacks the same effective communication skills.