Sumners: Not what I expected....

What to Expect

I am going to apologize upfront for this blog attempt.  O.K., now that that's out of the way, here goes. 

I wasn't sure what I was going to say before I started typing.  I am one of those people that over think things.  Am I going to make sense, what will others think?  I am not sure of what to expect.  I know that I am one that puts things off until the last minute because I don't know what to expect.  Notice the pattern?  

I think about how my life is different than what I expected.  I never thought about teaching until Jennifer and Julie S. said I should look into it.  It wasn't what I expected.  I am thankful they encouraged me to try it.  Teaching itself wasn't what I expected.  It definitely has been challenging, but rewarding.  I know those weeks when it seems like everything is due and we're feeling the pressure, the kids don't skip a beat.  It's not what I expected.

This is what I do expect:

I want my students to walk out of 2nd grade with more than just how to succeed in school, but how to succeed in life.  

I want them to set goals and reach them and beyond, even if they don't know what those are yet. 

I want them to go through life with an open mind and open heart.  

I want them to cherish friendships and never stop learning.  

I want them to embrace the unexpected.

The life I have is not what I expected, but it is a ride that I wouldn't trade for anything.  It's better than what I expected!


Cindy Sumners