Farewell+Thoughts

Michael: Here we are coming to end, which is also a beginning ... Guys, you all were great as students, and you all will be even better as teachers. I cannot say it better than this: Farewell to thee! but not farewell To all my fondest thoughts of thee: Within my heart they still shall dwell; And they shall cheer and comfort me. (A. Bronte)

That is great Michael. I am feeling relieved to be finished with the work but I must add that all this has made me think a lot more about the details. I am usually a sort of plan but not the details kinda teacher... this has been very useful and stimulating. I think that the growth we have all made -- and we all have! ... is really making us much better teachers than we were or would have been. I am feeling kinda sad and am going to have to keep myself on the look out for good ways to grow. Friendships and fellow cohort members - I am very curious what will happen to all the new teachers... where they will work... we need to figure out a way to stay in touch after Marymount...so we know what others are up to. Sandy

I agree with Sandy's sentiments -- I am so ready to be done with all of the work, the missed family events, etc., -- but sad to be parting from this group. I remember when Dr. Haser first told us about how cohorts take on a personality of their own, and boy did we prove her right beyond her wildest expectations! What a pleasure it's been to suffer through this with all of you! Andrea suggested we tell our families we're still going to class & have occasional Friday night get togethers, which sounds like a good idea! Joan