The light at the end of the tunnel

This week has been so exhausted I haven't even been able to think straight. Student teaching has been amazing so far but it take a lot out of you physically and mentally. I've also been working 3 nights a week and Saturday and Sunday. I turned in my notice at my job where I have worked for more than a decade and my last day will be this Monday. I'm not sure why I thought I'd actually be able work work half-time while I did my student teaching, but there is absolutely no way that would be possible. I haven't had any free time to do anything but school and work. I'll be playing catch up for a week or two and I can't wait to get back to a normal schedule. I'm celebrating next weekend with an "I quit my job" party and everyone is invited so contact me if you don't get the 411 on it.

My first classroom observation by my clinical supervisor will be next Thursday. I'm actually not nervous about it at all. I took over Reading instruction this week and will be adding writing instruction next week. I'm really excited about it and I'm ready. The school district actually does a lot of the curriculum planning for you so that helps. I have an awesome host teacher. She's one of those model teachers that you want to learn from. I'm blessed to have her mentor me and can't wait for what's to come next.

The Campbell's new Blog!

Hello! Welcome to the daily blog for the Campbell family! Inspired our friends, the Bishop's, I thought I'd create a blog to keep our friends and family update on our life! Of course we all have facebook, but I think this will be a good extension of that!

Here's a little re-cap of our recent happenings. I started student teaching on August 27th and am loving it! I will be student teaching for 4 months. My last day at my current job is September 13th.

Jeff is still looking for work since his lay off, so let us know if you hear of anything! We both started http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ five months ago and have been watching the pounds fall of. Jeff has lost a total of 52 pounds which includes some weight loss before we started the program and I have lost 44 pounds! We have a long way to go but are enjoying the journey.

London started 9th grade at the freshman center this year! He's taking French, Art, and Weight Training in addition to the basics, is going to join Student Council, and is thinking about Lacrosse.

I'll try to update often and add pictures as well!