Bethany is doing well. She came home on Wednesday evening after 3 days of testing and 30 hours of sleep deprivation. She had to endure many others tests as well, but she is recovering nicely.
She is now off her epilepsy medication and we're really praying that she never has to go back on it again. Her EEG is still abnormal, but isn't indicating seizures at this time. There is more going on with the left side of her brain than the right, but again, no seizures are evident.
The doctor was unable to determine the cause of the "episodes" she'd been having as nothing happened while we were in the hospital. Isn't that how it always works? We will keep a close eye on Bethany until we're convinced nothing is going to happen (which for me may take months).
At this time, we are cautiously optimistic about her future - without epilepsy. We have been this route before with her going off her meds and doing well for years, but I'm trying to be hopeful that it's really going to "stick" this time. :)
Thank you for your prayers. God is truly taking care of us.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
My Student Experiences
This is a portion of a discussion for a class I am taking at Texas A&M University at Commerce. The course is Educational Psychology.
Tell about a favorite teacher and how his/her teaching methods made a difference in your life:
I wish I had a teacher that really stuck out in my mind, but unfortunately, I do not. None of my teachers in elementary school, junior high school or high school made much of an impact on me. In fact, I can't remember hardly any of their names.
I remember my fourth grade teacher used alcohol on her hands to clean them from the germs in our class, but she told me to never do it myself.
My sixth grade teacher had the girls in her class file her nails and brush her hair for her.
I had one teacher in junior high mark one of my answers on a test wrong even though I could prove that it was right - but it wasn't the answer she was looking for.
The only thing I really remember about high school was a creative writing course I took and the teacher said my writing was very good. I don't remember a single teacher's name from high school.
I went to at least 9 schools from K - 12. I wasn't a bad kid and we only moved one time. Desegregation, building a new school, going to a private school for awhile, and so on meant I didn't end up with a lot of continuity.
In spite of all of that, I was a straight-A student.
In college, I did have three teachers stand out. One because she helped me to see that a written work I created could be critically evaluated without it becoming a criticism of me personally. Another teacher stood out because he had principles and was very demanding of his students. The third stood out because he truly believed my writing was good and gave me opportunities to share it within the university setting and outside of it as well.
I know I added more to this discussion than necessary, but I also think it's important to note all the teachers who failed to make an impression on me as well.
~Carla
Tell about a favorite teacher and how his/her teaching methods made a difference in your life:
I wish I had a teacher that really stuck out in my mind, but unfortunately, I do not. None of my teachers in elementary school, junior high school or high school made much of an impact on me. In fact, I can't remember hardly any of their names.
I remember my fourth grade teacher used alcohol on her hands to clean them from the germs in our class, but she told me to never do it myself.
My sixth grade teacher had the girls in her class file her nails and brush her hair for her.
I had one teacher in junior high mark one of my answers on a test wrong even though I could prove that it was right - but it wasn't the answer she was looking for.
The only thing I really remember about high school was a creative writing course I took and the teacher said my writing was very good. I don't remember a single teacher's name from high school.
I went to at least 9 schools from K - 12. I wasn't a bad kid and we only moved one time. Desegregation, building a new school, going to a private school for awhile, and so on meant I didn't end up with a lot of continuity.
In spite of all of that, I was a straight-A student.
In college, I did have three teachers stand out. One because she helped me to see that a written work I created could be critically evaluated without it becoming a criticism of me personally. Another teacher stood out because he had principles and was very demanding of his students. The third stood out because he truly believed my writing was good and gave me opportunities to share it within the university setting and outside of it as well.
I know I added more to this discussion than necessary, but I also think it's important to note all the teachers who failed to make an impression on me as well.
~Carla
Friday, June 1, 2007
Student Teaching
Earlier this week, I was told where I would be placed for student teaching and I wrapped my mind around the fact that it wasn't my first choice. It was my second choice, but it's the farthest possible school from my home. The good part is that it's likely the best school in the district located in one of the most amazing parts of town. The teacher that I would be working with is a "teacher trainer" for the district. They are on the cutting edge of all new education concepts.
My first choice, however, is the school where my youngest daughter attends and is walking distance from our house. It is demographically diverse and has a principal that I adore. In fact, this principal caught me yesterday and said that apparently my placement drama isn't over as he received an email asking if I could be placed in his school afterall - even though I'd already been told it was not an option. Ugghhhh. I keep praying about it, but I'm not sure what would be best for me. Do I step in? Which school is best? It's so frustrating.
I am not fond of these kinds of roller coasters. This has been going on for 3 weeks. Back and forth.... I mention this as it was actually a goal this week to get it all nailed down finally.
My first choice, however, is the school where my youngest daughter attends and is walking distance from our house. It is demographically diverse and has a principal that I adore. In fact, this principal caught me yesterday and said that apparently my placement drama isn't over as he received an email asking if I could be placed in his school afterall - even though I'd already been told it was not an option. Ugghhhh. I keep praying about it, but I'm not sure what would be best for me. Do I step in? Which school is best? It's so frustrating.
I am not fond of these kinds of roller coasters. This has been going on for 3 weeks. Back and forth.... I mention this as it was actually a goal this week to get it all nailed down finally.
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