END OF MY PRACTICE TEACHING

        My practice teaching journey ends here, the twelve weeks of experience I gained were well worth it. Realizing that my deployment was coming to an end made me happy and sad at the same time. I'm happy and excited but sad because I know they will miss me and I am going to miss them dearly. It was an emotional day for me since this day ends my practice teaching journey. At the very beginning of the day I felt the heaviness in my heart thinking that I will never see the beautiful faces and smiles of my students every morning, power hugs and kisses from them that gives me comfort each day, and the bonding we had every day, will be missed. As well as I will miss my cooperating teacher especially our time to talk after class.

       My students immediately ran to give me a power hug as soon as they saw me entering the classroom. Afterward, the moment I go in front of the class I'm holding my tears because I don't want to see my students if I cry but I can't hold it anymore so I cried while speaking in front to them saying thank you for everything they've done for me and I am always grateful to have them as my first ever students. I also extend my gratitude to Ma'am Julie Ann for all she has done for me more than just being her Practice Teacher. I saw the sadness in their face and I know the attachment we had is so deep. And as a payback for them, I prepared a simple token keychain for them and I am happy to see them smiling while opening their gifts. We didn't exchange goodbyes because I know I'll see them again. 
       It makes me feel delighted to have overcome my worries and shown myself that I am capable of both teaching and learning. Because I know and believe that I made a significant contribution and gave my best when it came to instructing and exchanging ideas with my students. I appreciate the wonderful experience I had working with you all—teachers, students, and Camiling West Central Elementary School—and will always treasure the time I shared with you all.

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