Personal experience Wednesday!

Things were good today. Exceptionally good! I feel as though my students absolutely adore me, and I them! They really listen to what I say, and I can almost always get them to follow directions (almost to a fault) because they want to do well. The problem is the actual processing of the information. They really are some good kiddos though! 

To get a little personal: 
During my math lesson, I was having trouble getting a student to complete a group activity. However, after some time...and with some positive reinforcement..she readily got up and began the activity. At that moment, in walked my principal with our cluster (small section of a county) superintendent! My principal got to see a fabulous smartboard math activity that really challenged, but entertained the kiddos! The timing couldn't have been more optimal, especially because the principal seems to have a bond with this particular student (similar to mine, however MUCH stronger!). 

Later, after an already amazing day,  I received this email: 

Emily, Thanks for the great visit today. Dr. was so impressed that your kids were already doing work and learning using the Smart board. You did a terrific job, and I really appreciate all of your eforts with our special kiddos. :) 
Thanks, 

What a wonderful thing to come home to! I feel so happy that I've found something I'm really good at. And I feel so relieved that my principal is still looking at me favorably! 

More to come tomorrow, I'm exhausted!