This week in Philadelphia has been the most rewarding and eye opening week of my life. Tilden Middle School is something I've never experienced before and something I'll surely never forget.

Tilden Middle School

Over the course of the week I worked in a 6th grade class. Being in that class was probably the best thing that could have happened to me. The teacher was so inviting and immediately got me and Laura involved with teaching and working with the kids. She definitely put us on the spot numerous times throughout the week, but every time she did I learned so much more about myself. This experience only solidified my plans to become a teacher in the future. 

Even though Tilden was a positive experience for me overall, so much happened over those 5 days that opened my eyes to the many issues that surround the educational system in urban areas and America as a whole. Though I won't get into the nitty gritty of everything that happened at Tilden here on the blog.  I'll be sure to take all that I learned and try to share that knowledge and continue to do what I can to improve education for the kids of the future.

This week has also been a great opportunity for me to get to know the 11 other members of my team who are all so passionate and caring. I know if the world had more people like them in it, we'd definitely be moving in the right direction towards social change. 

The kids during a math lesson. Don't let them fool you, they aren't really that focused on what the City Year is teaching 

My co (BriLow) and I being great on our last day at Tilden

I'm truly going to miss the kids at Tilden Middle School. I wish each and everyone of them the best and they'll definitely be in my thoughts and in my heart for years to come.