By now, most of you seniors have gotten every lesson you're going to get out of me. And I hope you've learned something. Even if it's that Watson hates it when you miss deadline then I know you've been listening to me.
I wanted to share with you one last resource because it's not like me to waste ANY time that I have left with you. :-)
This is an amazing website/blog. It is authored by someone who used to work in television and there are some very good points. Points that I hope you've heard in one form or another from me. I hope that those of you who go into journalism in one form or fashion bookmark this page and refer to it often. You never stop learning, you know.
Always try to make yourself better, whether it's journalism or plumbing or fashion design. If you stop learning and improving, you stagnate. Have you ever smelled stagnant water? Yuck!
And you know that I'll always be there for you if you need me, but please call first! I've always lived my life with a huge IN Box. Type A. I can't relax, but I'm learning how, slowly, but the odds that you'll catch me on a day when I have nothing to do but catch up with you is rare.
This is a really hard time of the year for me. I get incredibly sad because I have to wave "see ya" to a lot of students that I've grown incredibly fond of. I always hope that I get to see you again and keep in touch, but sometimes that doesn't happen. Sometimes I get visits for a few years and then those visits slowly taper off and I become a mere blip on the radar of your life.
That's okay, I guess. The whole idea of what I do for a living is to get you outta here. But being the sensitive, sentimental type, I forge these relationships with everyone of you in a very unique special way that I will always hold in my heart and it is bittersweet to see you go. I promise that I won't forget how we had fun in Eagle TV. I may forget our specific conversations, but I won't forget our relationship.
Let me know in your comments what you learned from me this year and what you would've liked to have learned more of but didn't. Tell me if I gave you what you needed as a BVP student or even as a person. What did I give you that was valuable. Promise that you will keep learning, over the summer and over the years and for those of you who are coming back next year, what do you need me to teach you next year?
So, do me proud, keep in touch and remember that to all of you, it's not goodbye....I'll just wave "see ya".
i didnt read most of the blog but i really want to say thank you for teaching me all that you did mrs.watson you taught me alil more about work ethic an gettin things in on time with the deadlines so thank you and ducese!
ReplyDeleteI learned self-discipline and how to just really rely on myself. I wish we could have had more one on one time as teacher and student. That would have helped me progress quicker I think while learning and working within this class. You taught me so much, like how to be creative, write, and the ins and outs of media that will definately benefit me in the long run and I am so very appreciative. I will miss you so much. Thanks for all you have done Watson.
ReplyDeleteYou are a really cool teacher Ms. Watson, and I wish I started your class three years ago because I believe that I woulld hae learned a lot more if i were in your class three years ago. Even though I will be graduating this year, I will continue to educate myself and learn more to better myself. Thanks for being such an awesome teacher.
ReplyDeletems.watson you have gave me chances after chances and i took advantage of it... i just wish i could start all over with everything that i put you through... to be honest i didnt learn anything how to edit,story ideas,film,or anything else.... i do want to apologiz on my behalf for everything that i put you through and the class trough... i jus wished i could start this whole semester over for and learn how to edit or how to film and b roll or voice over... you gave everything a BVP student would need to be successfull if he or she wanted to major in but i took it and through it out the window... but i do promise that ima keep improving on everything like my attitude or my lazyness... i cant say wat i need to learn next year cause i wont have your class but if i did i would want to soak in as much as possible...
ReplyDeleteawwww i almost dropped a few tears WATSON!
ReplyDeletelol man i cant believe that im about to graduate and start my life! wow.
you have taught me soooo much about myself that i never knew i could do. alot of times i doubt myself and you tell me great its perfect and i almost feel like ooo she's just saying that..be the final product turns out great and i cant believe i actually did it!
thank you for pushing me to make deadlines with a good finished product. you let me know whats the point of making deadline if we cant even use the finished product? that is going to help me in the long run. with all aspects of life..from paying bills or just making an appointment. you have to be on time.
its goin to be soooo hard to say goodbye noo...see ya cuz i will see ya later.
ill make sure i visit and thank you many more times! :)
i really appreciated all weve done in your class. this is my first year in broadcasting and it sure was fun. iv learned how work really doesnt have to be such a trip and you can always make a fun out of it. i really love your class and you as well cant wait till next year.!!
ReplyDeleteeven though im not a senior i realise that next year is my last here. I dont wanna leave but i know that you have prepared me for whatever im going to come across. I know that i'll be missed lol and trust me i'll miss u too so. This summer we better come paint this room...see ya soon
ReplyDeletecoop