On Tuesday, April 30th I traveled to Cabarrus County to visit Forest Park Elementary School. Forest Park is in the Kannapolis City School District. I was excited to visit there to see the school, but also to see an old friend from college. Meredith, who I went to school with and worked with at Fun in the Sun Summer Camp, is the new Instructional Technology Facilitator at Forest Park. Just from spending a couple of hours with Meredith I learned a lot about what I would be doing next year!
While I was there Meredith also gave me a tour of the school and let me observe teachers teaching. I saw amazing things going on! I watched students use ipads, laptops, clickers, and a mimioboard. I had never heard of a mimioboard before, but it takes a whiteboard makes it into an interactive board. http://www.mimio.com/
I had such a great time and I learned so much from visiting Forest Park. Thank you for letting me visit!
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Greensboro College- Kappa Delta Pi
On Monday April 29th I left Boone and headed to Greensboro College. I was still exhausted from the week before but I was excited to visit a college that I had never been to before. Once I arrived, I realized how close the college was to downtown. I had no idea! The campus was very pretty and even had a beautiful fountain in the middle of the campus.
I walked in and was greeted by students who were going to be inducted into the Greensboro College Kappa Delta Pi program. They all looked very excited! Once the program started you could tell how excited the college students' parents were. You could see how proud they were through the smiles on the faces! While I spoke I shared what animal my 3rd graders said I was when I was interviewed for Regional Teacher of the Year. Afterwards I was presented with a pink shirt and zebra print that said Greensboro College. The professor was so excited because I had shared that a student said I was a pink flamingo!
After the ceremony we went to a reception in another building. I sat down and talked to a teacher and her student teacher. I was wonderful to be able to talk with someone who was on the same page as me.
I had such a wonderful experience!
I walked in and was greeted by students who were going to be inducted into the Greensboro College Kappa Delta Pi program. They all looked very excited! Once the program started you could tell how excited the college students' parents were. You could see how proud they were through the smiles on the faces! While I spoke I shared what animal my 3rd graders said I was when I was interviewed for Regional Teacher of the Year. Afterwards I was presented with a pink shirt and zebra print that said Greensboro College. The professor was so excited because I had shared that a student said I was a pink flamingo!
After the ceremony we went to a reception in another building. I sat down and talked to a teacher and her student teacher. I was wonderful to be able to talk with someone who was on the same page as me.
I had such a wonderful experience!
Washington DC- Day 5
On Day 5 we went down for breakfast and couldn't believe it was the last day! We were all very tired, but still so excited from the week that we had had! After a wonderful breakfast that was sponsored by the University of Phoenix the STOYs headed out to the US Department of Education to meet with Arnie Duncan, his staff, and the ED Teaching Fellows Program.
Once we were there we were divided up into groups and discussed the RESPECT document, issues, and shared ideas. It was really neat to be asked from the US Department of ED on our opinions. I was excited to share my opinion and to listen to my amazing colleagues. There was so much knowledge in that room!
Afterwards we boarded up the bus and headed back to the hotel. We had such a wonderful time and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to spend a week in Washington DC with Joseph and all of the State Teachers of the Year!
Once we were there we were divided up into groups and discussed the RESPECT document, issues, and shared ideas. It was really neat to be asked from the US Department of ED on our opinions. I was excited to share my opinion and to listen to my amazing colleagues. There was so much knowledge in that room!
Afterwards we boarded up the bus and headed back to the hotel. We had such a wonderful time and I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to spend a week in Washington DC with Joseph and all of the State Teachers of the Year!
Washington DC- Day 4
So, I woke up on the 4th day in Washington DC and thought was yesterday even real?? I still couldn't believe that we were at THE White House and met THE President. Crazy!
Target sponsored our breakfast in the morning and then the STOYs were off to SMART Technologies for our professional development day! I was very excited to see the DC SMART headquarters! We arrived and had the opportunity to play with many different SMART Boards, SMART Tables, and even a SMART projector that worked just like a SMART Board only there was not a board! It was awesome!
After the full day at SMART Technologies we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the Black Tie Gala Reception and Dinner that was held at the US Institute of Peace. We were a little rushed and started to stress that we wouldn't have enough to change. But, of course we all made it! It was so neat to be sitting on the Target Bus and have all of the other STOYs get on the bus in their gowns and tuxes. We clean up nice!
We arrived at the US Institute of Peace and Josepha and I took pictures outside. We went through security (which did not seem as high compared to the White House the day before!) and headed down the the white marble stairs to the reception below. It was so pretty! While we were walking down the steps people were there taking pictures of us. It was so neat! So neat in fact that Joseph and I walked back up the stairs to do it again!
Once we arrived at the reception we mingled in the beautiful building until it was time to go down the next flight of stairs to the dinning area. We found our seats and were excited to see that we were sitting with Suzanne and her husband from Alabama! We also had 3 others guests at our table that worked for CCSSO and the PTA. We talked before dinner started and found out that the guest of the lady from the PTA rides mountain bikes and is friends with many guys that Joseph races against. Crazy small world!
The dinner and presentations began quickly afterwards. We had wonderful speakers and wonderful food! Half way through the mail a lady came up to me and asked if I was from North Carolina. I said yes and she said from Bethel? I looked at her and smiled and said yes. She said my friends said I had to come over and meet you! I looked at her and smiled wondering what friends. She then said I grew up in Watauga! Apparently she posted on facebook that she was at the gala, parents from Bethel who she is facebook friends with because she went to high school with them then wrote to her to come find me. I couldn't believe all the connections!
We had such a wonderful time!
(insert pictures)
Target sponsored our breakfast in the morning and then the STOYs were off to SMART Technologies for our professional development day! I was very excited to see the DC SMART headquarters! We arrived and had the opportunity to play with many different SMART Boards, SMART Tables, and even a SMART projector that worked just like a SMART Board only there was not a board! It was awesome!
After the full day at SMART Technologies we headed back to the hotel to get ready for the Black Tie Gala Reception and Dinner that was held at the US Institute of Peace. We were a little rushed and started to stress that we wouldn't have enough to change. But, of course we all made it! It was so neat to be sitting on the Target Bus and have all of the other STOYs get on the bus in their gowns and tuxes. We clean up nice!
We arrived at the US Institute of Peace and Josepha and I took pictures outside. We went through security (which did not seem as high compared to the White House the day before!) and headed down the the white marble stairs to the reception below. It was so pretty! While we were walking down the steps people were there taking pictures of us. It was so neat! So neat in fact that Joseph and I walked back up the stairs to do it again!
Once we arrived at the reception we mingled in the beautiful building until it was time to go down the next flight of stairs to the dinning area. We found our seats and were excited to see that we were sitting with Suzanne and her husband from Alabama! We also had 3 others guests at our table that worked for CCSSO and the PTA. We talked before dinner started and found out that the guest of the lady from the PTA rides mountain bikes and is friends with many guys that Joseph races against. Crazy small world!
The dinner and presentations began quickly afterwards. We had wonderful speakers and wonderful food! Half way through the mail a lady came up to me and asked if I was from North Carolina. I said yes and she said from Bethel? I looked at her and smiled and said yes. She said my friends said I had to come over and meet you! I looked at her and smiled wondering what friends. She then said I grew up in Watauga! Apparently she posted on facebook that she was at the gala, parents from Bethel who she is facebook friends with because she went to high school with them then wrote to her to come find me. I couldn't believe all the connections!
We had such a wonderful time!
(insert pictures)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Washington DC- Day 3
Day 3 started with a breakfast buffet on the 2nd floor that was sponsored by ING and the opportunity to watch the new National Teacher of the Year our own Jeff Charbonneau on Good Morning America! It was really neat watching Jeff! He did an amazing job!
After breakfast we had free time until it was time to leave for the White House so Joseph and I put on our running shoes, took the metro, and went for a run around the National Mall. It was amazing! (And yes I know I keep using that word! I can't find words that describe this AMAZING experience!) We took pictures while we were running with the Capitol and the Washington Monument in the background. It was so much fun!
Afterwards we hurried back and started getting ready to meet the President and to go to the White House! I will admit I was a little nervous! I decided to wear my black suit and gold shirt to represent Appalachian! When it was time I hurried down to the bus, realized I forgot my CCSSO pass, ran back to my room, and back to the bus so afraid they were going to leave me! (Of course those of you that know me know I am always early so having to go back to my room really only made me on time. haha But I was panicked!)
Our bus pulled out from the hotel and headed over the White House. We were all giggley and nervous. We arrived and went through 4 checkpoints before entering the White House. One of which included a smell test from a dog. We walked in and we started taking tons of pictures. We walked down this long hallway and we stopped at almost every door to take pictures of the rooms. I couldn't believe we were in THE White House! It was unbelievable! We then walked out by the Rose Garden and stood against The White House to wait. We discussed how we thought the Rose Garden would have been bigger and have more roses! From there we went into the Roosevelt Room to wait. Many of us then decided that we needed to use the restroom (because if you are at the White House then you have to use the restroom at THE White House!). Some STOYs used the one in the hallway and then they took the rest of us downstairs to use the one down there. We came back up to the Roosevelt Room and waited some more. While in the Roosevelt Room we noticed that there was a Nobel Peace Prize hanging on the wall!
Once they were ready we went one by one (shortest to tallest) into the Oval Office (that was off of the Roosevelt Room) to meet President Barack Obama. At this point I realized I hadn't come up with anything to say to him! I started to panic and decided it was too late to come up with something and that we would just see how it went. The person before me went in and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest! It was a total out of body experience! It was then my turn and I walked into the Oval Office and up to President Barack Obama (and as I type this I just felt butterflies in my stomach!) As I walked up to him I remember thinking hmm.. not as tall as I thought. I then shook hands with him and I kept thinking "I am shaking hands with President Barack Obama!!!" He then said so you are from North Carolina? I said yes and told him that I live in Boone which is about 2 hours from Asheville. He said, "We love Asheville!". I told him I did too and that we visit there a lot. The President then asked what I teach and I told him that I teach 3rd grade. He told me that was one of his favorite grades when his daughters were in school. He then thanked me for being a teacher. We then turned and he put his arm around me for a picture. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I hope I was smiling at the camera.because all I kept thinking was THE President has his arm around me!!!!! From there I walked out another side door to the Rose Garden where they announced me. I then walked across the stage and stood in my place. While standing there I found Joseph in the crowd! I was so excited that he was able to be there too! As soon I found my spot I realized that I would fail a test on the Oval Office because besides yellow walls, a fireplace, and windows that made the room really bright I had no idea what the room looked like! I was too busy staring at President Obama! I then made a mental reminder to google the Oval Office when I got back to the room!
Once we all arrived on stage President Obama came out with Jeff Charbonneau and Arnie Duncan to speak and announce the new National Teacher of the Year. It was unbelievable standing there while President Obama was speaking. It was also really neat to be able to see the proctors and see how often he went off script. You can watch the video here: http://youtu.be/-zH3cgsdPQg
After President Obama spoke he then came and posed for a picture with us. Once the picture was taken he continued standing in the middle talking with us. I decided to shake his hand again so I stuck out my hand and said thank you. He then shook my hand again. I was so excited! He then left and went back to his office. I then stood on stage to find Joseph in the crowd. We found each other and we started taking pictures. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I still can't believe it happened! Simply amazing!
After breakfast we had free time until it was time to leave for the White House so Joseph and I put on our running shoes, took the metro, and went for a run around the National Mall. It was amazing! (And yes I know I keep using that word! I can't find words that describe this AMAZING experience!) We took pictures while we were running with the Capitol and the Washington Monument in the background. It was so much fun!
Afterwards we hurried back and started getting ready to meet the President and to go to the White House! I will admit I was a little nervous! I decided to wear my black suit and gold shirt to represent Appalachian! When it was time I hurried down to the bus, realized I forgot my CCSSO pass, ran back to my room, and back to the bus so afraid they were going to leave me! (Of course those of you that know me know I am always early so having to go back to my room really only made me on time. haha But I was panicked!)
Our bus pulled out from the hotel and headed over the White House. We were all giggley and nervous. We arrived and went through 4 checkpoints before entering the White House. One of which included a smell test from a dog. We walked in and we started taking tons of pictures. We walked down this long hallway and we stopped at almost every door to take pictures of the rooms. I couldn't believe we were in THE White House! It was unbelievable! We then walked out by the Rose Garden and stood against The White House to wait. We discussed how we thought the Rose Garden would have been bigger and have more roses! From there we went into the Roosevelt Room to wait. Many of us then decided that we needed to use the restroom (because if you are at the White House then you have to use the restroom at THE White House!). Some STOYs used the one in the hallway and then they took the rest of us downstairs to use the one down there. We came back up to the Roosevelt Room and waited some more. While in the Roosevelt Room we noticed that there was a Nobel Peace Prize hanging on the wall!
Once they were ready we went one by one (shortest to tallest) into the Oval Office (that was off of the Roosevelt Room) to meet President Barack Obama. At this point I realized I hadn't come up with anything to say to him! I started to panic and decided it was too late to come up with something and that we would just see how it went. The person before me went in and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest! It was a total out of body experience! It was then my turn and I walked into the Oval Office and up to President Barack Obama (and as I type this I just felt butterflies in my stomach!) As I walked up to him I remember thinking hmm.. not as tall as I thought. I then shook hands with him and I kept thinking "I am shaking hands with President Barack Obama!!!" He then said so you are from North Carolina? I said yes and told him that I live in Boone which is about 2 hours from Asheville. He said, "We love Asheville!". I told him I did too and that we visit there a lot. The President then asked what I teach and I told him that I teach 3rd grade. He told me that was one of his favorite grades when his daughters were in school. He then thanked me for being a teacher. We then turned and he put his arm around me for a picture. I haven't seen the pictures yet, but I hope I was smiling at the camera.because all I kept thinking was THE President has his arm around me!!!!! From there I walked out another side door to the Rose Garden where they announced me. I then walked across the stage and stood in my place. While standing there I found Joseph in the crowd! I was so excited that he was able to be there too! As soon I found my spot I realized that I would fail a test on the Oval Office because besides yellow walls, a fireplace, and windows that made the room really bright I had no idea what the room looked like! I was too busy staring at President Obama! I then made a mental reminder to google the Oval Office when I got back to the room!
Once we all arrived on stage President Obama came out with Jeff Charbonneau and Arnie Duncan to speak and announce the new National Teacher of the Year. It was unbelievable standing there while President Obama was speaking. It was also really neat to be able to see the proctors and see how often he went off script. You can watch the video here: http://youtu.be/-zH3cgsdPQg
After President Obama spoke he then came and posed for a picture with us. Once the picture was taken he continued standing in the middle talking with us. I decided to shake his hand again so I stuck out my hand and said thank you. He then shook my hand again. I was so excited! He then left and went back to his office. I then stood on stage to find Joseph in the crowd. We found each other and we started taking pictures. It was a once in a lifetime experience and I still can't believe it happened! Simply amazing!
Washington DC- Day 2
When I woke up on Day 2, I couldn't believe that yesterday was only a half a day in DC. I felt like we packed everything into only a couple of hours that we could. Which made me excited about what was to come the rest of the week!
Joseph and I went down for breakfast in the dinning room of the hotel. People to People were the sponsors. While we eat People to People discussed what they do for students and teachers in the US. They also shared that because we are now STOYs if we would like to get involved with People to People and chaperone trips then we will be able to do this. I was so excited about this because I have wanted to go on a trip with People to People since I was little! When they announced this Joseph looked at me because he knew exactly what I was thinking.
After breakfast the STOYs loaded up in the buses to go to the Smithsonian and Joseph decided to head up to Maryland with his mountain bike. All of the STOYs started in the Smithsonian Castle. We then were told which session we were going to attend for that day. I was so excited to find out that I was going to be able to attend my first choice that was on orchids. We divided up into groups and then headed to our museums. The orchids exhibit was in the Museum of Natural History. As soon as we walked in the smell of the orchids took over the room. We all looked at each other and said almost at the same time, "Do you smell that?". It was amazing!
We then spent some time looking and taking pictures of all of the orchids. There were hundreds of different types. The 3 ladies who worked at the museum then taught us more about the orchids. For example that vanilla is an orchid. Who knew? I had such a great time!
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After we learned more about the orchids we then gave feedback to the museum staff about how more schools across the United States could get involved. As a group we came up with a really neat idea of having a virtual garden for students.
Once finished all of the STOYs came back to the Smithsonian Castle for lunch and to listen to the guest speakers. It was so neat to hear up about all of the different sessions that the STOYs participated in. I wanted to do them all! If only we had more time!
We then went straight from the Smithsonian Castle to the Vice President's Residence at the Naval Observatory . I was so excited! We pulled up and security got on the bus and checked all of our ids. I couldn't believe we were in the driveway! Really, while I am writing this I still can't believe! We were all checked in and then went through a security checkpoint before we entered. While we were waiting in line we were all taking pictures with the house in the background and next to the VP seal. I took a ton of pictures! We entered the Vice President Residence and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed us one by one by shaking our hands and thanking us for coming. She then spoke to us and thanked us for being a teacher. I then found out that SHE is a teacher! Dr. Jill Biden teaches at a community college and is the first second lady to hold a paying job while her husband is in office. She was so down to earth and it made so much sense once I found out she was a teacher!
From there we were able to walk around the house and have our pictures taken with Dr. Jill Biden. They also had a reception set up for us that included potato chips, grilled cheese, and vegetables. I remember thinking my 3rd graders will love that I am eating grilled cheese at the Vice President's house!
Afterwards Dr. Jill Biden showed us around the grounds including the pool, garden, and front yard. A couple of us took pictures on the swing in the front yard and then we took a whole group picture. It was amazing!
(insert pictures)
Joseph and I went down for breakfast in the dinning room of the hotel. People to People were the sponsors. While we eat People to People discussed what they do for students and teachers in the US. They also shared that because we are now STOYs if we would like to get involved with People to People and chaperone trips then we will be able to do this. I was so excited about this because I have wanted to go on a trip with People to People since I was little! When they announced this Joseph looked at me because he knew exactly what I was thinking.
After breakfast the STOYs loaded up in the buses to go to the Smithsonian and Joseph decided to head up to Maryland with his mountain bike. All of the STOYs started in the Smithsonian Castle. We then were told which session we were going to attend for that day. I was so excited to find out that I was going to be able to attend my first choice that was on orchids. We divided up into groups and then headed to our museums. The orchids exhibit was in the Museum of Natural History. As soon as we walked in the smell of the orchids took over the room. We all looked at each other and said almost at the same time, "Do you smell that?". It was amazing!
We then spent some time looking and taking pictures of all of the orchids. There were hundreds of different types. The 3 ladies who worked at the museum then taught us more about the orchids. For example that vanilla is an orchid. Who knew? I had such a great time!
(insert pictures)
After we learned more about the orchids we then gave feedback to the museum staff about how more schools across the United States could get involved. As a group we came up with a really neat idea of having a virtual garden for students.
Once finished all of the STOYs came back to the Smithsonian Castle for lunch and to listen to the guest speakers. It was so neat to hear up about all of the different sessions that the STOYs participated in. I wanted to do them all! If only we had more time!
We then went straight from the Smithsonian Castle to the Vice President's Residence at the Naval Observatory . I was so excited! We pulled up and security got on the bus and checked all of our ids. I couldn't believe we were in the driveway! Really, while I am writing this I still can't believe! We were all checked in and then went through a security checkpoint before we entered. While we were waiting in line we were all taking pictures with the house in the background and next to the VP seal. I took a ton of pictures! We entered the Vice President Residence and Dr. Jill Biden welcomed us one by one by shaking our hands and thanking us for coming. She then spoke to us and thanked us for being a teacher. I then found out that SHE is a teacher! Dr. Jill Biden teaches at a community college and is the first second lady to hold a paying job while her husband is in office. She was so down to earth and it made so much sense once I found out she was a teacher!
From there we were able to walk around the house and have our pictures taken with Dr. Jill Biden. They also had a reception set up for us that included potato chips, grilled cheese, and vegetables. I remember thinking my 3rd graders will love that I am eating grilled cheese at the Vice President's house!
Afterwards Dr. Jill Biden showed us around the grounds including the pool, garden, and front yard. A couple of us took pictures on the swing in the front yard and then we took a whole group picture. It was amazing!
(insert pictures)
Washington DC- Day 1
First off, I want to start this blog by saying that I can't believe it has been a month since I traveled to DC for the National and State Teacher of the Year Recognition Week. Where has the time gone? I also think if I am going to be totally honest I have been putting this blog to the side because the week was amazing and I know I can't do it justice just by blogging about it. With that said here goes Day 1!
Joseph and I left Boone early Sunday morning to start the long drive to Washington DC. We were so excited but I was also a little nervous. For some reason in the back of my mind I was afraid that something was going to go wrong and that I wasn't really going to be able to meet the President...now I know that we actually were close to not being able to meet the President because of a Twitter hoax... but that is another story.
When we first arrived at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Joseph and I had no idea what to do. We have never really experienced curb side check in and valet parking except at the Umstead for the NC TOY recognition day. Joseph was driving and pulled up to the front. People who worked there came over to help and because I was a little stressed and confused I did what I should not have done and told Joseph I was going to check in and left him with the car and all of our stuff. (We have now decided if its fight or flight... I choose the second option. haha) Joseph being the wonderful husband that he is took care of the car and met me inside. Once we checked in I was so excited to see so many STOY friends! It felt like a reunion! Although we had only spent 1 week together in Arizona prior to this trip, we have all stayed in touch through facebook. So it felt like old friends! Once we all introduced our spouses to everyone the Target bus pulled up to take us to the Newseum. Joseph and I had still not made it to our room so we headed upstairs and told the group we would meet them over there by taking the taxi.
We went upstairs and the room was so nice! It was so exciting to know we would be staying at the Ritz Carlton for a week! We quickly unpacked our things (including a goody bag from Target with a TOY Target T-shirt) and called a taxi to head over to the Newseum. The Newseum was so neat! We had never been there before and it was so exciting to have this opportunity! I would recommend it to anyone visiting DC. http://www.newseum.org/
After we had time to look around the Newseum the STOYs and their guests headed up to the 8th floor for a reception and dinner. It was so amazing! All of the STOYs had on our Target shirts. They had a reception set out and then we were able to eat outside. The view was amazing! You could see the Capitol Building right there! It was a beautiful view! It did end up being a little bit windy and cold, but we insisted on staying outside to take it all in.
After dinner we loaded up in the Target Buses that said "Teachers of the Year" on the side of the bus. We then took a twilight tour of the monuments and memorials. It was amazing how the monuments looked different at twilight then they did during the day. (Joseph and I had taken a quick trip to DC in the fall with friends to visit.) We had so much fun! The Target people handed out glow sticks for us to wear so we could tell who was with our group as we were walking around. The tour was amazing! Thank you Target!
Pictures will be below!
Joseph and I left Boone early Sunday morning to start the long drive to Washington DC. We were so excited but I was also a little nervous. For some reason in the back of my mind I was afraid that something was going to go wrong and that I wasn't really going to be able to meet the President...now I know that we actually were close to not being able to meet the President because of a Twitter hoax... but that is another story.
When we first arrived at the Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City, Joseph and I had no idea what to do. We have never really experienced curb side check in and valet parking except at the Umstead for the NC TOY recognition day. Joseph was driving and pulled up to the front. People who worked there came over to help and because I was a little stressed and confused I did what I should not have done and told Joseph I was going to check in and left him with the car and all of our stuff. (We have now decided if its fight or flight... I choose the second option. haha) Joseph being the wonderful husband that he is took care of the car and met me inside. Once we checked in I was so excited to see so many STOY friends! It felt like a reunion! Although we had only spent 1 week together in Arizona prior to this trip, we have all stayed in touch through facebook. So it felt like old friends! Once we all introduced our spouses to everyone the Target bus pulled up to take us to the Newseum. Joseph and I had still not made it to our room so we headed upstairs and told the group we would meet them over there by taking the taxi.
We went upstairs and the room was so nice! It was so exciting to know we would be staying at the Ritz Carlton for a week! We quickly unpacked our things (including a goody bag from Target with a TOY Target T-shirt) and called a taxi to head over to the Newseum. The Newseum was so neat! We had never been there before and it was so exciting to have this opportunity! I would recommend it to anyone visiting DC. http://www.newseum.org/
After we had time to look around the Newseum the STOYs and their guests headed up to the 8th floor for a reception and dinner. It was so amazing! All of the STOYs had on our Target shirts. They had a reception set out and then we were able to eat outside. The view was amazing! You could see the Capitol Building right there! It was a beautiful view! It did end up being a little bit windy and cold, but we insisted on staying outside to take it all in.
After dinner we loaded up in the Target Buses that said "Teachers of the Year" on the side of the bus. We then took a twilight tour of the monuments and memorials. It was amazing how the monuments looked different at twilight then they did during the day. (Joseph and I had taken a quick trip to DC in the fall with friends to visit.) We had so much fun! The Target people handed out glow sticks for us to wear so we could tell who was with our group as we were walking around. The tour was amazing! Thank you Target!
Pictures will be below!
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