It’s two days before I head to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. As I get ready for my adventure I am reflecting on the assistance I have received throughout the entire Maine Teacher of the Year journey. Support has come from all corners of the state, and I am grateful every time someone reaches out to help. First, Educate Maine has been an amazing organization to work with this year. Thank you to Tanna, Dolly, and Nicole for supporting my efforts and valuing the importance of recognizing teachers. To the staff at King Middle, kudos to you. All year long you have “had my back” in so many ways: covering my class when I need to attend an event, taking my detention duties, reading my blog, coming to events I hosted, and cheering for me all the way.
I feel blessed to have a supportive family and network of friends. Just this weekend, as the World Cup Final was airing, two friends were helping me create a costume that represents Maine. This costume will be worn at Space Camp as the State Teachers of the Year and International Teachers participate in a parade of states and countries. At home, my husband has kept an eye on my mother and continued with those summer projects as I have been packing and unpacking my suitcase. Just yesterday a package arrived from Maine Balsam Fir Products and they generously donated gifts for each of the teachers I will be working with in Huntsville.
Thank you everyone who is following my journey via this blog. My understanding is that the days are full and long at Space Camp, so I will do my best to at least post some pictures during the week. A more thorough post will appear when I return. May the Force be with me this week!
I feel blessed to have a supportive family and network of friends. Just this weekend, as the World Cup Final was airing, two friends were helping me create a costume that represents Maine. This costume will be worn at Space Camp as the State Teachers of the Year and International Teachers participate in a parade of states and countries. At home, my husband has kept an eye on my mother and continued with those summer projects as I have been packing and unpacking my suitcase. Just yesterday a package arrived from Maine Balsam Fir Products and they generously donated gifts for each of the teachers I will be working with in Huntsville.
Thank you everyone who is following my journey via this blog. My understanding is that the days are full and long at Space Camp, so I will do my best to at least post some pictures during the week. A more thorough post will appear when I return. May the Force be with me this week!