When looking back on my high school experience, I think that the most important thing I learned was how often I changed my feelings and personal identity. I think that this vast amount of personal exploration is one of the most wonderful parts of high school and I strongly feel that self expression during this time of life is really important. However, this also makes a student very vulnerable and in extra need of guidence and love. I felt that in high school many teachers did not take the time to show their compassion or recognize the personal changes that were happening in my life, and although my parents were always very supportive I think that it would have really helped to have my teachers show interest in my personal endeavors.
I was a very different high school student in the fact that I stayed with one close knit group of friends the whole time I was there and honestly, had a very strong relationship with my family. I was a hard working student although I never did as well as my friends or students. Dancing was my passion and kept me going through the day and I know that is the case with many athletes in high school. This is another reason why I think it is important for teachings to show interest in student's lives and school spirit.
I think the things I fear the most is classroom management because without it you can't grow with your students. I think the things I am most excited for is see what the students are capable of producing and what they can teach me.