All Good Things Must Come To An End!!!

If I'm being honest, I was horrified of taking this class with Dr. Smirnova.  I had heard from many other students that it was a crazy amount of work and time.  That she expected so much from her students and could keep piling the work on.  Going into this class I did not know if I would make it out alive and I was not just taking one of her course I was taking two.  I spent the first class doubting if I had made the right choice in careers and if I had the skills to complete this class.  In the beginning of the semester I constructed some goals for myself regarding this course.


Now that the semester is over, I am so glad I took this course.  Not only is Dr. Smirnova a book of great resources,  she also will give you all the support you need.  No matter the time of day or the amount of question, she always has an answer for you.  At the end of this class, I feel like I am a stronger teacher.  I understand the techniques need to teach science.  I know that teachers are not perfect but, they strive to be.  I have learned how to incorporate all two lesson styles into a unit plan, how to use great internet tools into lessons, and how google docs can be a great asset to your classroom.  I will use all the tools and strategies that Dr. Smirnova has taught throughout this semesters .

It is surprising, but I am going to miss this class.  As a class we all worked together, had fun, and found our way through this class.  Moving forward from this semester, I will take all the tools I have used and bring them into a classroom.

As the semester comes to a close I am sad to leave this class and will always be grateful to Dr. Smirnova's amazing teaching.

Thank you for everything Dr. Smirnova!!