Journal 6

          Action Research Paper is finished!  Well, ok, it is getting edited right now, so I might have a little work left.  But for the most part, it is done- even the appendix and page numbers are in place!  I must admit, I wasn’t sure if this day would actually come.  That was back in August, and surprisingly, this year has flown by. 

            About a week ago, I submitted my DSIL.  This was quite possibly more difficult for me than my research paper!  It was definitely a struggle to meet all of the technology requirements.  And while frustrating, I was very happy with my finished product.  I actually wanted to show it off to some colleagues, which would normally not be the case. 

            Of course, now that things are calming down with my Master’s, the students I work with have Spring Fever, though I can’t say I blame them.  We just finished up TCAP last week.  This throws off the schedule for everyone, and the test is tough for the kids.  The students in my oral presentation group worked really hard, I was really impressed with their effort. 

            On the home stretch now, with my Master’s and the 11/12 school year.  It has been a lot of work, but I can’t complain.  I love my job, and I have acquired many new skills through Western’s program- it’s a win-win!