Transition from Teaching

Today is the day that I will begin my transition out of teaching. This will be the first day that Mr. Giovany (computer teacher) and Ms. Mierdna (Third grade teacher) will begin taking over the classes I have been teaching. I will still be in the class as an aid and resource. I am excited for this, but also sad. It has been such a joy to get to plan, create, and customize my style of teaching to the classes and culture. I knew from the beginning that I couldn't get too attached to the work I was preparing because I would have to hand it over. So in this sense the idea of "my work" being handed over is not going to be the hardest part. I am thinking the challenge will be wanting to make sure things are done the right way. HOWEVER I already see that my American style of teaching is different than the Nicaraguan. It will be a balance of aiding the teachers during the transition, discerning the good things of their teaching style, and encouraging new and different ideas. The hardest thing will be preparing to separate myself from the kids in the month I have remaining. Please pray for me during this transition!