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	When I first signed up for Au Sable&rsquo;s Spring Environmental Internship, it was out of motivation to complete my Naturalist Certificate from Au Sable. By no means am I education major or have a bulk of experiences teaching students, so I was a bit apprehensive when coming. I had tutored college students in biology, and lead a group of elementary students form station to station at a church day camp. What make this internship so special is even with little teaching experience I had Sadie, Nick, and Paul where all fully supportive of my teaching.&nbsp;</p>
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	Over the last few weeks I have learn a tremendous amount about teaching elementary students and that in turn has allowed me to be more comfortable in teaching student. As Biology major in college, I have spent most of my time conducting research instead of teaching.&nbsp;</p>
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	The experience I have been able to have at Au Sable teaching as benefited me greatly, even though at times it seem as if there is too much free time. This last week, I was challenged by doing the daily introduction in front of 45 elementary students, through much encouragement I actually had fun teaching the kids about seasons with Rocky the ever-friendly raccoon puppet. Even weekday day brings new students to the more experience I gain the more comfortable I have found myself becoming.&nbsp;</p>
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	I&rsquo;m glad I chose to be a part of the teaching crew for spring environmental education session, because of the fun I have had. I have a found it to be a great conclusion to a long undergraduate school year, yet at the same time expanding my comfort zone to new levels. I may not be a teacher in my future, but through Au Sable&rsquo;s internship I have learned many new skills for my future professional life.&nbsp;</p>
