A1: One of my biggest “aha” moments came during a supervisor observation. I had put so much time and prep in, my students were engaged, and I was having so much fun teaching that I forgot anyone was watching! It really hit home how important the planning piece is. #WCPSIDEA

A2: My biggest strength was building rapport. I spent nearly 30 days before placement started to ensure my students knew it wasn’t just that I had to be there, but wanted to be. This internship my students and I are writing letters to learn more about each other. #WCPSIDEA

A3: I found balance to be difficult at times. This semester I planned my time out better in order to work more effectively and ensure that I can give my best self every time I enter the classroom. #WCPSIDEA

A4: In my spring placement there are 1-1 iPads. I look forward to getting the chance to implement more technology in my lessons and use it to provide more student choice. I will need mentor support and I have already begun using online resources to prepare.#WCPSIDEA

A5: I would love to learn more about the resources available in our community that we can use to support our students #WCPSIDEA

A6: Tonight I have learned how much support there is in other student teachers, mentors, and IDEA. Everyone is so willing to share ideas, concerns, resources, and guidance. I look forward to another great internship knowing I am part of such a wonderful community! #WCPSIDEA

The letters are in! Looks like I have a lot of writing to do this weekend! 📝So excited to learn more about my new Ss and to have the chance to build positive relationships by continuing this throughout my internship!

Another day full of mail! 💜📝❤️

Some new friends just arrived in 4th grade to help us learn about structures and how they help animals to survive and thrive! Now to come up with some names 🧐

More structures fun today in 4th grade! Learning how our bones and tendons support us and help us to move! #WCPSIDEA

Help! We’ve fallen in love with teaching and we can’t get up! Happy 100th day of school!

What a fun trip to the Planetarium! After spending time acting out the Greek myths to practice their fluency, students were super excited to see the gods and goddesses they play up in the night sky! #WCPSIDEA

That Friday feeling! Woolie stopped by today and my mentor was announced as a teacher of the year finalist! What a way to wrap up another great week in 4th grade!

Putting up my finished mural tomorrow for my 4th graders featuring a familiar face. Here’s a sneak peak of it...anyone recognize this little guy??

47th annual Williamsport Gym Show was fantastic! Lots of fun to watch and a great chance to support my learners outside of the classroom! Good thing they have a 3 day weekend- they worked so hard tonight!

Instead of an egg hunt, my students surprised me with a “ring hunt” this morning! Gosh, they’re the best! I love being Mrs. Snyder and I love being their teacher!! 💍❤️👰

Great night at the Washington County Teacher of the Year dinner! I’ve been so incredibly lucky to get to watch my mentor through the process and to have such a wonderful, supportive role model. She’s always the teacher of the year to us!

Applying Paul’s Reasoning Model and displaying our understanding of texts in creative ways today at William and Mary! Any guesses on what text ours represents?? #FDELearns @ginnybeazley @reinhjes

Today Jonathan Roth, the author of Beep and Bob, came to visit us! We loved seeing how he brings his stories and illustrations to life! Plus, he gave us some tips on reaching our goals. My favorite one? Practice! #UPals19 ✨ 𝒞𝒶𝓇𝓁𝓎 𝒮𝒽𝑜𝒸𝓀𝑒𝓎 ✨ ꧁•⊹٭𝙺𝚛𝚒𝚜 𝙼𝚌𝙶𝚎𝚎٭⊹•꧂ 📚🏖☮️

We are excited to welcome over 150 new teachers and teachers new to WCPS! We wish you the best in the school year ahead! #NewTeacherAcademy