This past week, I went to Alief U. This is an intense four day conference that teaches the Alief thought. It taught me alot of activities and information that will allow me to encourage and engage my students. I am so thankful for a district that provides so much support to new teachers. I cannot wait to use all of the strategies that I have learned in the past few workshops in my classroom.

On the first day, I was sort of nervous about who all would be there. In 2009, there were 450 new teachers hired, in 2010, 250. This year, there were only 77 new hires. I was impressed and so thankful that I was one of them. I got to see two of my fellow Huskies that are teaching in the district too. It was awesome to see some familiar faces. I am looking forward to long days, long nights, tears and laughter. I really can't complian though. I am finally doing what I have been dreaming about for many years!