Ticket to Hollywood

Yesterday, I had to present my culminating thesis project to a committe of professors. Essentially, my educational fate was in the hand's of these people. For a split second, I felt like I was in the try-outs for American Idol waiting for them to tell me if I made it to Hollywood or not. Granted my presentation was not any performance that would capture or hold America's attention on national television, the good news is... I made it! It was a case study project, so I reported on the treatment that I have done with two of my students who have autism. Although poor Rode had to suffer through more than a few practice runs of the presenation, he was supportive and helpful, and most of all patient when I was irrationally bossy the night before. I made it through the presentation just fine, with only one break for water in order to prevent a fainting spell (one of these days I will post the story of why Katie should take breaks to prevent fainting spells when giving talks and presentations). It was nice to have a stamp of approval from professors that I respect and to have accomplished something that I have been anticipating for a long time. I feel extremely grateful for all of the help I have had along the way!