Having the opportunity to work with a partnership teacher both in the U.S. and here in Belize was an awesome experience. Teacher Loreni has taught me so much about how important it is to let kids be kids sometimes and how crucial it is to be able to go with the flow. While I've always been able to improvise on the spot while teaching, these skills have been taken to a new level since I got here. I had to learn by example by watching Teacher Loreni. I'm excited to take these experiences and the knowledge that I gained from Teacher Loreni back to my future classroom in the U.S.!
When people ask me about my experience in Belize, I think the first thing that I will tell them is that it changed me. It taught me that you cannot prepare yourself for some things in life. It taught me that sometimes, letting students have the control is okay. But most of all, it has taught me that I am capable of accomplishing anything that I set my mind to successfully.
On Thursday night, I got to go on a crocodile hunt, which was an amazing experience. Not only was it fun, and I got to hold some baby crocs, but it was also extremely educational. I learned about the differences in crocs and gators, the environment that these crocodiles live in, and how crocodiles are not naturally aggressive towards humans. What a fun experience to look back on!
Yesterday was my last day at Isla Bonita Elementary School. I cannot believe that my time with my sweet students is already up, but I hope that I have left the impression on them that they have left on me. Even though I was only with these students for a short time, I will forever remember them and hold them dear to my heart.
While I'm sad to be leaving, I'm so anxious to get back home! America, I'm comin' for you tomorrow!
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