Last Leg

This was my fortune from lunch a couple of weeks ago–I’ve been saving it for news re: the TPA.

Today’s mail contained the official letter: I passed UW’s Teacher Preparation Assessment! I can officially be a teacher!
With one week left of student teaching, I’m awash in relief (work-life balance to be restored), sadness (relationships ending), and hopefulness (sussing out job prospects). It’s been a stressful, joyful year of toting an overstuffed backpack, early ferry crossings, and non-stop work and learning. Here’s to the last year of the masters program!