Who Am I?

My name is Kaitlyn.  To the adorable, tiny humans I get to spend my days with I am either Ms. Kaitlyn or Ms. Cline.  I am a teacher.  Okay, not quite a teacher just yet, but in my opinion, I spend my days with children and I contribute to their education and growth even if it isn't my classroom.  Therefore, I am a teacher.  I am just one semester shy of doing my student teaching, and just two semesters short of graduating from college!  This is a huge deal for me, because leaving for college has been a huge struggle.  That's a story for another time.  Now, I've been thinking about creating this blog for quite a while because one of the main things I've learned in college is that it is important to reflect on what you do in your teaching to grow.  If I'm going to journal, why not give other teachers the opportunity to grow off what I learn as well?  Now I've finally been able to find the time to sit down and start this!  Teaching is one of the most incredible professions that one can embark in.  I have chosen to follow a path into elementary and special education.  The little ones are my favorite!  Currently I work in a preschool/kindergarten at a montessori/charter school and am doing practicum work in a Kindergarten class at a public elementary school.  I also have experience working in 2nd, 4th, and a 6th grade English class.  Even though I am doing work in mainly young classrooms, this is not one of my passions.  I'm actually not certified to be with Kindergarten and below, but things have just worked out that this is where I am at this point in my studies.  Those little ones are interesting creatures as well, It takes a special person to teach babies how to be in school when some have never had any exposure to any type of schooling before.  I'm getting off track.  I am hoping to document some of the things I see in a way that will help other's to be prepared for the millions of situations that come up throughout a teaching career.  I would love for comments and feedback to my posts and things that I can address in my future posts!  I am not an experienced teacher, but I am learning, and the best way to learn is to discuss and share experiences!  I am looking forward to sharing the rest of my journey with you all (: