Being Your Best

I want my students to be the best that they can possibly be, but even more I want them to want to be their best! How can I inspire each of my students to become their personal best? I truly do believe that every child in every classroom has potential to be great. How do I get them to believe that? I constantly tell my students how wonderful and smart they are. Do they hear me?

As a future educator I want to make sure that every one of my students feels cared for and supported. It is my belief that if I give all of my care and compassion to each child than they will begin to believe in themselves.

What does it mean to be a teacher?

A teacher is one individual who has the lives of hundreds of students in her/his hands, mind, and heart. A teacher is a leader of a classroom. They must shine with respect and honesty and fuel their classroom with sound morals and good character. A teacher is a leader, a listener, a disciplinary, a helpful hand, a support system, and a friend. A teacher must portray constant enthusiasm and encouragement to each of her/his students. A teacher is one individual who devotes their time to molding children into the best beings they could possibly be. A teacher is a person who forgets about their needs and wants and instead focuses on the students who need their attention and affection.

A teacher is not a person who gets weekends, holidays, and summers off. A teacher is not someone who spends their day dealing with kids! A teacher is not an individual who goes into school at 8:00am and leaves for home at 3:30pm. A teacher is not a presenter.

Being a teacher means that you are willing to give of yourself to better others all of the time and that, to me, is what life is all about.

Here is a poem by Gerald Grow that I absolutley love:
What is a teacher?