Reflection Leads to Creativity

I can not believe nearly a year has passed since my last posting.  I am saddened that I did not chronicle the happenings of this last year but I was just so BUSY.  I completed my Montessori certification and now that it is behind me I can honestly say it was grueling.  Questioning yourself and the process is endless and tiring.  Maria Montessori encourages Montessori guides to look within and remove your defects.  I try everyday, Maria!  While the questioning and curiosity about the philosophy and myself will never end, I am so glad the training (and my commute) is over.

I was so blessed to have the perfect mentor for me.  Our personalities worked well together.  I already miss her tremendously.  While we did not do everything exactly the same it was wonderful to have a different perspective and admire experience in action.  We transitioned well from being the initial understudy to my running the class by the end of the year.  It was great!

I coached soccer last fall.  Coaching was a great experience and I am excited to be doing it again this fall for my son.  I will also be teaching first grade Sunday school for my daughter.  In addition to these I am starting my own home based Montessori school.

Sometimes I wonder if I take on too much but I am really excited for the school endeavour.  All I can do is try my best.  Starting a school may sound kind of crazy BUT my reality is that I have this amazing training under my belt, I truly believe in this philosophy of education and I was not very happy with my choices in my town.  I am excited to give my daughter the very best that I can give which will be amazing and top notch!

I keep reading that self assessment and reflection are keys to being a creative and better teacher.  Alas, the blog is reactivated and I will be writing about the school progress in terms of curriculum and lesson development as well as the process of starting a business. 

Its been nearly a month since I put word of my school out.  Getting students has been a daunting process.  However when I look at my goals list and all that I have accomplished, I know I can find the strength to keep going, correct the course and I will succeed.