This is the last week before I turn in my dissertation. It's nearly done, I'm just finishing up a few things and then going through it thoroughly.
At schools, I've really felt more 'useful' and I think I'm making progress. Two teachers from different schools on different occasions said very clearly that me working with them has changed them, one in her perspective about a week class and the other in how she tries to get the kids to be the excited about her class. Two nice compliments, and motivation to keep on.