The Praxis Proves Our Progress..

A month or so back Jeff & I took the Praxis II, which serves a few purposes. First, it acts as our comprehensive exam, and secondly it the standardized test accepted in several states for certification purposes. We devoted an entire day to studying & preparing, and felt well prepared going & coming out of the exam. 

Wednesday was the day we got our results & we both passed with scores above all of the state requirements, which means we are certified SPED teachers & Highly Qualified Teachers, as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act. We're both excited & proud! 

The convocation ceremony for UOG and their May Graduates from the School of Education was Wednesday night. Our professors decided to recognize the graduate students who received their SPED Certifications, making us a part of Convocation. Jeff & I rushed home, changed & headed over to UOG for the ceremony. It was informal, we got a certificate and one of the sashes we'll wear at our graduation in December. 

YES! DECEMBER! We will receive our Masters Degrees, and our parents/family are coming out to celebrate, RIGHT??? Wheatley's & Gamett's??

And...

This was also the final week of school. Monday was a holiday, Tuesday & Wednesday were Field Days, Thursday was the last day for Students & Friday was a teacher workday/Luncheon. It flew by! I cannot believe its over! I'm going to miss my 8th graders!

The luncheon today was entertaining. There was "Astumbo Idol" (they chose 4 teams to perform for a panel of judges. My partner & I did "Like a Virgin", we got second place behind our Principal), Raffles, Food, etc.

Now its time to enjoy the weekend before Summer Institute begins! (8 Weeks of Summer Courses... The Home Stretch)