Bounce Back Factor... Not just for Between Classes

WOW, what a week... Last weekend as I was planning for this week I knew that it would be a really busy week (what's new right!?) #LifeOfAnAgTeacher!

I like to have a quote of the week... My students definitely notice when
 I change it and it's a really nice conversation piece as well!

This was my first week with a full load. Also on Tuesday alone, my university supervisor was coming to visit, some students were presenting at a School Board meeting about the FFA, we had a meeting about a possible project to build a STEM building behind the school, and then we had a #psuaged16 cohort meeting online.

Planning for DAYS! This week marked my first week with a full schedule.. watch out
Ms. Royer, the bell is going to ring soon... GET READY!

Whew, it was a lot, so Monday night I was at school, making sure that I had everything ready not only for the next day (my super busy Tuesday!) but also ready for Wednesday. So, I was in the copier room making copies of some Electrical Wiring handouts when my sister called me with some news, some news that rocked my world. My dad wasn't feeling well and my older sister had driven him to the ER.

I was shocked, confused, scared, and just wanted to be home. As I was trying to get my act together to ask some clarifying questions, there was so much to think about. Was he alright, how was my family, was it another heart attack? Then other questions, who is milking tonight, do we have enough help for the farm, did anyone tell the employees? And, do I need to go home, do I need to write sub-plans? As I heard more from my family that night I also needed to contact my cooperating teacher Mr. Steinfelt, and my cooperating teacher Dr. Rice to let them know.

So proud of our students for sharing the ATHENS FFA STORY!

The students gave a presentation to the School Board about FFA Activities,
National FFA Convention, and more events coming up!

It was a rough week, for many reasons. It wasn't the full load, the Ag Mech 1 classes I started that I was nervous about, or the fact that we had so much going on (especially Tuesday). It was difficult being away from home. This week required bounce back factor for my own personal life, and not just in between classes.

What I learned this week:
- That I have SO much support from peers, friends, teachers
- That Mr. Steinfelt is really one of the most patient and understanding people that I know!
- That family comes first
- That my family is HUGE... genetic, Ag Ed, FFA Family.... etc.
- That I am stronger than I thought I was!

I am so grateful to Dr. Rice who was so helpful during her visit on Tuesday. I enjoyed getting feedback and learning ways to become a better educator. I am also extremely thankful to Mr. Steinfelt who not only cheered me on all week through this mess (and a head cold) and who also covered the classes on Friday so that I could take a personal day to go home. On Friday, I was able to go home and help out with chores on the farm to relieve some stress on my sister and our employees. Papa Royer is recovering at home, and all of the cows and chickens are doing well. I am extremely blessed, and feel so lucky to have such an incredible and varied support system all around me.

Thanks to everyone for supporting me this week,

Much Love
Sarabeth