What a whirlwind

   All of a sudden life has picked up and is going at a supersonic pace. Cannot even believe last week is over let alone almost this week. I literally hit the ground sprinting coming back from break and really have not stopped since. I have a pretty big presentation coming up on KIPP schools (Knowledge is Power Program). I had the opportunity to visit one of the KIPP schools in Albany yesterday where I was able to tour the school with a current student and  then speak with the school's co-founder Dan Ceaser. The school and students truly amazed me. There were pictures and displays of work everywhere. The students were so well behaved and respectful and the teachers and staff were extremely friendly. It was great to hear about the school from a student perspective and I am excited to share my visit experience with my fellow classmates next week.
   Last week I spent a great deal of time gathering my transcripts and letters of recommendations so that they could be uploaded onto Interfolio. This way when I start applying for jobs my items can go out immediately and all go out together, rather than having to individually request them each time from each teacher and each college. Things with my internship feel like they have picked up quite a bit as well. We just finished the first of three units on Genetics. Genetics is certainly a harder concept for them to understand so it has taken quite a bit of planning and preparation on my behalf to get through it. Their quiz is tomorrow so I am kind of nervous for them  how they will do. I really slowed down the pace, making sure to constantly ask them if they are with me and if they have questions. I also strongly encouraged them to see me before school tomorrow to review, so I am hoping some of them will take advantage of this. I stressed that I know Genetics is not easy, I remember, but that I am here to help them get it and that I want them to do well. So tomorrow will be the true test.
   Next week I am very excited  that our very own Dean of Education will be hosting a Wine tasting event here at UGC next Friday. He is a wine connoisseur we have heard so I am excited to learn more about some wines that I have not tried before along with some great food and company.  It will certainly be a nice and relaxing way to end a crazy few weeks. By then my huge presentation will be done. Other than that not too much more to report. For those that are starting the summer program this summer, so exciting, some of us were saying we are going to miss it. For those that are still deciding, it has been a great experience, I cannot imagine going anywhere else. Let me know if you have questions!