Student teaching

student teaching It's official. I've finally decided for certain to drop out of clinical practice (student teaching). My mental and physical health has been bad, and I really just don't like it. I don't want to do it any longer. I'm sorry to those I disappoint, but I'm doing this for me and only me. I can no longer do it because my friends and family want me to. Below is what I e-mailed to all my teachers and mentors. It gives a little more of my reasoning.

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I have decided to withdraw from Clinical Practice. I appreciate all the support and time that my teachers and mentors have put into me for preparation into being a teacher. I can't tell you how many people have touched my life and made me appreciate those in this fine profession. These teachers truly are inspirational.

My main reason that I am withdrawing is that I really haven't been enjoying my time in a classroom. Also, my stress and anxiety levels have been too much. It has been negatively affecting my health in multiple ways. I suspect that my ulcer has gotten much worse due to this, and I really need to focus on my health right now.

I continued pushing into student teaching for the wrong reasons, because I realized during the end of the school year last year that I didn't want to do it. I did it because 1- I was almost done, 2- my parents were pushing me to do it, and 3- I like to finish what I start.

I feel like I gave this semester my all and that I sincerely tried to be a good teacher. I appreciate all the support I have gotten for it, but I need to think more about my health and my future right now. Thank you for your time.