On Friday my fellow classmates and I went on a field trip to Aldine ISD in Houston, Tx. It is incredible at how much I learned on this trip. We had several helpful experienced teachers who were more than happy to answer all of our questions. Walking into the classrooms I have never seen such effective teachers. Even though Aldine is a rough area in Houston, the students seemed to be engaged in the lesson being given. I have also never seen classrooms that were organized as these classrooms were.
During this trip I was given the time to reflect on the reason why I want to be a teacher. I have always known this was the career for me but I now have the drive to strive and be the best teacher I can be. Walking into the schools in Aldine I realized that for some of these children the school is the only place they feel safe, nurtured, or loved. The school is the only place some of these children will get the opportunity to eat. The teachers are their mothers, cheerleaders, and role models for most of these children. I realized that one day I want to be that role model or cheerleader. I want to be that difference. This field trip was definitely a learning opportunity for all of the future Aggie teachers that attended on Friday.
-Laura Sanchez
Class of 2015
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