This is most likely going to be my last journal entry for my Teaching Artist Practicum class. If this is true, then I just wanted to say that I am forever grateful for partaking in this experience that should indefinitely pave a new path for my teaching career. At the beginning of the semester, I was quite nervous to take this course due to being the youngest and least experienced in the class, and the lack of transportation due to living in MCAD’s dorm rooms. As the weeks progressed, however, I realized that there will always be a light at the end of the road. That very light can even blossom into a new passion. That’s what my practicum class has done for me. My light for this class took on the form of my instructor, placements, as well as classmates who’ve encouraged me to stick with my placements all the way through. Even after the pandemic struck and we were miles upon miles apart from each other they were still in support of my journey to becoming the teaching artist that I could be. If I had to pick one aspect that I admired the most about this class are the lesson plans. While these did take up most of my workload for the class, the lessons that I’ve developed was a great way to experience the teaching work field. Being able to teach my art concentration to a younger generation that’s sprinkled with potential aspiring artists was a grand honor for myself. All those years ago I was in their same shoes, trying all that I can to learn and make my own creations. Over a decade later, the cycle has gone full circle. Now I’m an aspiring teacher trying to share what I know to my placement’s students. All that’s left for me to complete for this course is to fill out a few receipts and complete my teaching application.
If this is really my last journal then I want to say thank you once more for following me on my practicum journey. I know that this isn’t the end for my teaching career, I only wonder where my path will take me next.