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.