teach

Not because they don’t make mistakes (we do—the difference is a good teacher will reflect if, say, a lesson goes wrong and figure out how to do it better)

Not because they like every kid all the time (but you have to be able to like, some of the time, the ones that try to make themselves as unlovable as possible)

Not because they are martyrs (doing 110% for your students doesn’t mean you neglect yourself or your family)

Not because they are the most mature person in the room (pick your maturity battles; if you are annoyed, show how to handle it while respecting the student annoying you, but don’t be afraid to do a happy dance or talk in a silly voice.)

If I have to be honest, I would say what might have driven me from teaching when I started wasn’t what my students did, but the adults I had to work with. I teach middle school special education—what a wild ride!

I have been working in schools for a while but will now be a full on teacher – start my training in September and can’t wait.

The things that have happened this year are still mind boggling,A 9 year old finally learned to blow her nose.
An 8Year old jumped 3 reading levels.
a 5year old can now get to 20 with out help.
So much progress has been made within our classroom.
I am so amazed and humbled.Skills that are taken as everyday for regular students are struggles for our students. They all try SO hard. I am proud of them all for the steps that they have taken this school year.
Hurray for the students of room 206!

Especially by writing and blogging. It’s just communicating knowledge, or if there’s no knowledge just inspiring others.
I’ll take the fact that I AM a teacher as a given and retire this goal for now.
Hugs.

I M THE BEST

I taught college for about 5 years and then lectured for a museum. It is so rewarding getting people excited about what you know. Watching a sea of faces holding onto your every word. If you have a passion and can communicate it well then teaching is for you!

I just got my B.A. at the ripe old age of 48. Now I am about to take the CBEST in June, but I have to admit I’m a bit worried about this test, because I am weak in Math.
Does anyone know about an ONLINE teacher credential program?
Let me know, JL

I have really been thinking about teaching elementary school…So I’m going to start looking into schools in the area.

I was reading in my bible one day and it said Go and teach all nations…(Acts 8:1) Is my favorite verse. because its saying go pick up your cross for me and do this thing whatever it may be. I choose to go into teaching because I think God wants me to learn too be an example. And follow him always.

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