I have to post this picture because I couldn't brag enough about the awesome mentor teacher that I was blessed with both for student teaching and for my first year! She surprised me on my birthday while I was student teaching in her classroom! You are greatly appreciated Mrs. Vicky! 
My classroom sign! Mrs. Long helped me choose the icon! ;) By the way....did you notice that I love owls?! 
Check out these super cute cupcakes made by a very special student! I will never forget my first year of teaching!