1. On January 5, I started my first official teaching job at the Webb City Junior High. I taught 8th grade Special Education with 10 students. I learned a lot from this first semester but I also learned that I loved teaching 7th and 8th graders. They can be lots of fun with a little attitude here and there. The Webb City Junior High Staff welcomed me with open arms and helped me get the hang of things.
A letter I received from one of my 1st students!
2. May 11th: I became Coach Huff to 10 seventh grade cheerleaders. I love being able to be their coach and work with them to make them better for the upcoming years.
3. May 14th: This is the day that I found out that I would be accepted to Pittsburg State University to study for my Master's program in Special Education. It is a blessing that I am able to continue my studies to become a better educator for the students that I will be helping.
4. May 15th: I am beyond blessed to say that I am a homeowner!! With this house, I have gained so much knowledge on how to DIY projects. I am so grateful for all of the friends and family that helped make the house my home. It took lots of time and effort but we eventually got it done. I am now able to share so many things that I love with this house. This house also allowed me to gain two of the best housemates! These two girls have the best hearts. They bring me so much joy! There is never a dull moment in the Redbud household!
5. May 16th: One of my best friends married the love of her life. Seeing her so happy was a great blessing. She showed me that even though something terrible happens on your wedding day like your purse being stolen with all of your valuables not allowing you to go on your honeymoon, there is always happiness.
6. As many of you know, my family LOVES to travel. I was blessed this year by being able to go to Chicago twice, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Key's, and Weslaco, Tx with my family. We love to see and experience new things and new cultures.
7. August 12th: I started a new teaching job at the Webb City Junior High teaching 7th and 8th grade students. This job is more difficult with my last one. These students need more love and guidance throughout the school day. I also started this day teaching with one of my best friends and housemate, Molly. I am beyond blessed to have her start this journey with me. Kassie started student teaching so we had lots of education talks going on when we hung out.
This is Molly, Kassie, and I on our first day of school.
8. December 30th: I had oral surgery. The surgeon had to take out 4 impacted wisdom teeth as well as 4 premolars. I also got braces on for the second time in my life! YUCK!! This doesn't sound like a blessing but the amount of people that came to help me and support me is such a blessing. My mom and brother who took care of me while I was unable to do anything. They literally picked me up off the floor when I passed out twice. They got up every hour and half throughout the night to help me with my medicine, ice, and changing of gauze. They are true champs!
9. December 31st: My friends are the best! While still recovering from my surgery, they came over and brought me soup, sparkling grape juice, and my mail. Some also helped me bring in the New Year by sitting with me so I wasn't bored. They are the best!!
10. December 31st: I completed my 2015 Resolution of reading my bible in a year for the second time in my life. I love taking the journey of learning new things about my faith and God. The journey never seizes to amaze me! She Reads Truth is a great resource to use if you are wanting to do the same. They have a great app that allows you to check off when you read! I would highly recommend it! They even have a He Reads Truth for all of the guys out there.
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