Hello all. I am officially, at this moment done with my master's degree. I turned in my last two assignments this evening...I passed my thesis...i do have a bill to pay but other than that I am in the clear. Wowza! How quickly this year has gone by. I have learned so so much and I am smarter and wiser. I am also much more focused regarding my personal and research interests (I didn't think it got anymore focused than me ya know) but I am really very sure of what I am interested in studying and researching in the future. That is really and truly the benefit of a master's degree. To add to that I think my writing and my whole writing process has just improved ten fold. My grammar (just commas and apostrophes mostly) is still off but I know more theory and I know the language that I should use to get my points across...this will all be very valuable when I get ready to start doctoral studies.
I wouldn't trade my experiences at Penn GSE either. It's been good, ya know? It's been a challenge for me and I have grown. I have decided not to participate in the graduation ceremonies. I am really anxious to get home and those kinds of things become very stressful for me...I have a wacky family (kinda like My Big Fat Greek Wedding except we're Black and I'm not getting married anytime soon).
Onward- I've applied for a summer intern-fellowship for Math and Science teachers at Georgia Tech. I really hope I get it. The stipend is great and I will be able to get out of the old summer camp director routine. I am still looking for some way to stay close to the academic classroom next year...haven't quite figured out how I am going to do that. I'd love to do like a Saturday class or professional development that was ongoing...I dunno. Of course, I am returning to my old school to teach. I think I shared this already but just in case I'll still be teaching Math and Science but I've been reassigned to 3rd grade. The plan is to teach or stay in the school for at least 3 years and then begin applying for doctorate progra ims. I am still not sure where I want to go. I am sure that I want to stay in the south but I don't know if southern schools would best match my interests. We'll see.
I am going to Ghana for two weeks at the end of the summer with my mom. That'll be fun I'm sure...or not so fun because my mom is a little wacky :) Happy Mother's Day to everyone btw. I had a birthday on Monday, May 4. Im 24 and I don't like it!!
Anyway, I wish all of the readers and prospective students reading this blog the best of luck. Penn GSE is a great place to be and it's been a great place for me this year. Onward!!
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