Classroom Environment: I learned that it is important to incorporate lots of colors into the classroom, that students enjoy set routines and being prepared for what is going on, and natural light is important to keep students engaged.

Best Classroom Practices: The best classroom practices that I can use are incorporating lots of light into my classroom, greeting my students at the door, incorporating plants for fresh air, and making our daily routine known.

Building Relationships: I plan to build relationships with my students by greeting them at the door, talking about their lives outside of school, and making it known that I can be a safe space for them.

Other Professionals: Other professionals I relate to in schools are reading specialists because even though they are not technically teachers they work with kids in small groups or one on one and help them improve their education.

Course Expectations: This course met my expectations because it taught me a lot about teaching and it exceeded my expectations because it taught me about a lot of the behind the scenes of teaching and what goes on above the teachers job.

Suggestions: I can not think of any suggestions to change this course I think it was very informative and fun.

Challenges: A challenge that I might face is become frustrated and not feeling prepared for what to do or how to handle certain situations.

Plan to Finish: I plan to go to Emporia for the next two years to complete my Bachelor's and then start teaching and maybe get my masters in the following years.