In preparing to go into the classroom for the first time next week, several thoughts are running through my mind as to what I expect from my first visit, as well as factors that are inspiring my thinking in my coming visits. One of the first thoughts that crosses my mind is the fact that I never thought that I would enter a high school classroom again after my high school graduation, let alone in a position where I may be instructing a class. While I look forward to the opportunity to work with students in an instructional capacity now, I was anything but excited at the thought of teachers or teaching while in high school. Another thought that crosses my mind is how will the students receive me in the classroom? Again, my own experiences in high school are brought back as I think of how myself and others often were not very enthusiastic learners in the classroom. At the same time, I remain optimistic that my initial visits will at least be met with some curiosity about who I am and where I’m from that can lead to more productive time in the classroom. In addition to this, I am excited about the content that will be taught in the classroom (sustainability), as it is a topic that is applicable to both the high schoolers and me, as well as the fact that it is currently a trending issue. Because of this, I expect that the students should be relatively interested in the topic. Most of all however, is that I expect to learn a lot in my first few visits from not only my observations but from the students as well. Whether I learn about the material they are learning, how students their age learn, or even something about myself, I am looking forward to the opportunity to work together with Ms. Donahue in her classroom in the upcoming weeks.