Introduction

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Hello again! I think that by now we all pretty much "know" each other, and I very much look forward to learning with all of you once again this semester! If I wrote a book about myself it would be called "Don't Worry Be Happy" because throughout life I have realized time and time again that there is just no point in worrying or being down - because there is always something to be thankful for. I am currently teaching a small pull-out class for students with learning difficulties. I love my job because it gives me a really rewarding feeling to know that I am helping students be the best that they can be. I am almost done the Masters program - just one semester left! Since this is my 5th semester in the early education program I have learned a lot about teaching ELA and new literacies - but I look forward to learning even more on both those topics!
I don't have any big concerns about this course. I just hope that I will be able to manage to stay on track since it is a fast-paced course.
Looking forward!

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