Thanks!

 

Tonight was another good class meeting. Thank you to Nicole, Ailene, Liwayway, and Dr. Rivera for your support and encouragement throughout this class. Team work is the best way to get through anything. Having a sense of humor makes everything much easier. It has been a very challenging experience and I'm glad we got through it together. I'm looking forward to working with you in the Spring.

A Special Visit from Lorna and ED643 Candidates in a Zone

Lorna Gonzalez (right), a Language and Literacy 2009 graduate, pays the ED643-01 candidates a visit to share her experience of the reading practicum and how she was able to successfully complete the diagnostic case report and addendum.  Pictured front (sitting):  Gloria Frias.  Back row L-R  Nicole Borja and Gonzalez.

Diagnostic case report queens are zoned in on completing the final sections of their reports.  Pictured L-R (front):  Lee Anicas and Gloria Frias.  Back row L-R:  Ailene Pamintuan and Nicole Borja.

Say "I WILL"

Quote by: J. Johnson,  www.searchquotes.com
Picture by: optimisticminds

Although it is good to WISH for things in life, you shouldn't let it get you down if you don't or can't get what you WISH for.  Instead, tell yourself that you WILL do your best to get what you want.  It's your determination and effort that makes what seems to be impossible, possible.  I certainly WISH for more time to do what I need in order to accomplish the many goals I have in life.  But we all know that for the most part, time isn't on our side, it doesn't wait.  So, "I WILL" do my best to make the time and effort needed to be successful.  Especially now that the semester is coming to an end soon, IT"S DEFINITELY CRUNCH TIME!!!  So, Good Luck to you all!!!

SOE Reading Cohort Presents at the 25th Annual Regional Language Arts Conference

The SOE Reading Cohort strikes a pose at the LAC.  Pictured kneeling L-R:  Ted Nededog and Johnavan Tamayo.  Back row L-R:  Pam Villanueva; Stephane Lujan; Nicole Borja; Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, Reading Program Instructor; Gloria Frias; Lenith Atienza; and Fatima Tibudan.  Not pictured are Dr. Catherine Stoicovy, Reading Program Coordinator; Lourdes Felipe, Ailene Pamintuan; Lee Anicas; Nadine Cruz; and Cindy Galvez.

"What YOU believe, YOU can achieve!"

"Don't limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, you can achieve." -- Mary Kay Ash


This quote is very fitting to how and what I am feeling right now. This semester has proven to be THE most difficult yet - and I know that it will not get any easier:( I need to keep reminding myself that I am so close to reaching my goal and that with perseverance, determination and FAITH - I will achieve my goal.

SMILE, DON'T CRY!

Source from: dreamstime.com

As I reflected on where I was at this point in the semester, I felt that this motivational quote was a good inspiration for me.  Why?  Motivation is the driving force that keeps one going toward one’s goal.  It is the energy that gives you strength to get up and keep on going even when things aren’t going your way.  Among the many challenges in life with family, work, and school, I definitely feel overwhelmed.  My goal is to complete this course by making my best efforts no matter the circumstances.  One major challenge is completing the Diagnostic Report in a timely manner.  The Diagnostic Report is like a jigsaw puzzle with all of its component pieces.  Although several pieces of the report have already been completed, due to many foreseen and unforeseen circumstances, more session hours are still needed to work with my student to complete the rest of the puzzle.  So in order to achieve the best outcomes and reach my goals, I must accept the situation and think positive!  I CHOOSE not to CRY! I WILL not CRY!  I WILL focus on the thousand reasons to SMILE!  CHEESE!



“You've got to S-M-I-L-E
To be H-A-Double-P-Y”
― Shirley Temple

Gloria and I smiling for the camera with Dr. Rivera while our students work independently. o)
Missing Aileen and Lee.  We'll take one together next time, ladies!