31 December 2011

Recap of [2011]

January
The start of my final semester of classes. Student teaching interview. 
Continuing to work with my cardiac-electrophysiogist.
Researching the power of a healthy diet and it's effects on the body.
   

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February
Grandma turns 90
We had a big open house for her and all of her friends :)
**she has more friends than I do!**
Starting undergoing chiropractic care.


March 
POTS Symptoms were running rather high :/
Spent hours and hours in sped classes learning how to administer the WRAT assessment.
(one long and lengthy comprehension test!)
One out of the many pages...
we scanned them as we had to practice administering this test on many a friends ;)
Extra copies just in case we needed a new sheet for mess ups!

April
Blizzard in mid April! Crazy!
POTS symptoms controlling my life :/ Not a fun month.
Countdown until geneticist appointment.



May
BUSY MONTH!!! THINGS START TO LOOK UP :)
Revelation of our family history and nationality -- received grandpa's old adoption papers.
Letter official: Fall Student Teaching Placement
Start my coupon craze!
Osama-Bin-Laden is dead!
Monday mom nights: The Bachelorette starts!

Here is a snippet of my grandpa's adoption summary.
He was brought to the agency is a suitcase!



June
Omaha/Iowa flooding worsens.
Chauffeuring Grandma and funny stories develop!
Pinterest became highly-addictive!
 Famous information about our family!!!



 July
Geneticist appointment is here! I have an amazing genetic counselor and specialist.
...after 6+ months of waiting
Official EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) diagnosis is revealed.
Click here for more information regarding EDS!

August
Student teaching in 1st grade begins
Funny stories of past students!

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September
I turn twenty-three and received adorable gifts from the kiddos.
Husker football season is here!

How sweet is this?
Her and her mom baked the whole class homemade carrot-cake cupcakes :)
She was SO proud.


October
Fall Break is here!
Halloween parties in first grade.
A much needed rest and catch up picking pumpkins :)
Blog break for awhile and more awesome pictures from my lovely kiddos.

Acres and acres FULL of millions of pumpkins!
Mad skills for first grade! (especially the beginning of first grade!)

November
 Assessment presentation - Mom saves the day! Story here
(a.k.a. the big kicker for assessing your knowledge of teaching and assessment)
12-14 minutes. NO going over. 
You were graded on: confidence, oral presentation skills, knowledge of content, and more specific target areas.
CRAZY nervous.

Lesson for my project! 
Pictures were incorporated during my presentation
Introducing domino's to teach addition!
part-part-whole concept using manipulatives
Differentiation & Formative Assessment :)
Summative Assessment

December
Fall Elementary Education student teaching comes to an end :/ 
Bittersweet.. 
Spring 2012 special education placement received: Middle School. I have mixed emotions.
Currently: Applying for grad school & employment for August 2012!


What a year it has been. 
Primarily, it has been full of doctors appointments/health and teaching! 
I'm so proud of everything I was able to accomplish and am anxiously awaiting an even more busy 2012 year! SO much to look forward to :)

My blog has grown so much and amazing friendships have emerged.
I'm hoping these relationships continue throughout 2012 and beyond 

Best wishes for a new year, friends!
See you in 2012.
xoxo
erinj0.

10 comments:

Mindee said...

What a wonderful year it was for you!! Loved all your pics, they are great and so fun to look at! I cant belive your Grams is 90! That is so cool. Im sorry youve had to go through many doctor appointments...you seem so optimistic about it all, your amazing! Have a great time ringing in the new year!

Nichole said...

Omg I used to work with special needs students and adored it! I have a handicapped sister and trust me the parents are so blessed by your hard work! Hope your new years went great!

Dee Paulino said...

I love all of your photos. It seems like 2011 was a great year for you, I hope 2012 is just as good or better. Happy New Year!

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Chelsea said...

What a trying-- but wonderful year you've had. I really enjoyed this recap :) I hope 2012 is EVEN better for you! <3

Unknown said...

girl, you rock! im hoping for an amazing 2012 for you. i went back through your posts after reading this one to learn about your diagnosis and eds - you're a strong lady! all the best for 2012. xx

Sarah said...

HAPPY NEW YEARS! I love you so much. So glad you had a great year (but at the same time learned a lot as well) you certainly had an eventful time this year and I really think the next year is going to be EVEN better - with you going to grad school and all! I love you - cannot wait to 'spend' the rest of the next year with you! :)

Joanne Reinhardt said...

Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog! You have a great blog, I'm following you now :) Happy new years doll!

xoxo, H
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Sam said...

What an eventful year, so many good memories. I am so sad to hear about your condition. Are you feeling well now? I have been through something similar last year, (although not a rare condition) so I understand what you may have been through. I have recovered for now. Wishing you all the best with your health and occupation.

Kate said...

Omgosh, are you a genealogy nerd to?!?! Love it! Although I haven't really done anything about it this year. Lame. Also, I have that Target sweater, and my blog design is kind of inspired by it. I pasted the link at the bottom of the comment. Loved this post! Happy New Year!

http://www.katelynbrookedesigns.com/2011/10/stripes-and-polka-dots-blog/

Anonymous said...

this post is a great recap post :) thanks for sharing your year, you had a lot happen! Happy New Year :)

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