for Teacher Appreciation!
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The great teacher demonstrates. The superior teacher inspires.” ~ William Ward
Now here we are winding down the school year with preparations in high gear for the close of school. The end of the school year can be just as mentally and physically draining as the year's beginning. Books and materials, lesson plans, welcome letters, bulletin board ideas and engaging activities need to be catalogued and packed away. This is a time for not throwing everything out but organizing things for a smooth beginning in the school term(s) ahead. Then, there is always the preparation for summer school.
Seems like only yesterday, it was August and preparations were already in high gear for the upcoming school year. Hour upon hour was spent gathering materials, tools for teaching and survival kits! Classrooms needed to be spotless with everything in its place for easy access on a moment's notice. Fresh ideas beckoned to be brought to the table leaving last year's stale activities in the cupboard.
The job of a teacher is 365/24/7 because hardly a moment goes by without reflection on either what happened during the course of a day or in preparation for the next day. The heart of a student's accomplishments lies within the heart of a teacher!
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What lies within the heart of a teacher? It is a matter of give and take with the act of giving touching the soul: giving of his/herself for the benefit of others. It is starting with a vision and watching it develop it into a real-life picture. It is the desire to not waste a minute and the will to carry on even when a day seems like 48 hours. It's working at school, working at home, working on weekends, and sometimes working on holidays. It is a monumental task with the greatest of rewards: instilling courage, values and pride.
BUT, why are teachers heroes?
* They nurture and care for our nation’s children,
* They take the blame when the blame is not theirs,
* Their work day never ends,
* They continue their education while educating others,
* Theirs is a world of patience and understanding when they themselves are so often misunderstood and misrepresented,
* They instill the principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,
* Their life after school is often more school: tutoring, sponsorship, coaching, professional development, graduate studies,
* They work hard but not for the money,
* They love what they do,
* They are the foundation, the rock, the support that makes America strong!
AND, these are just part of the reasons why teachers are our heroes!
A hero is there in the heart of a teacher who cares. . .
In every student is the heart of an unforgettable teacher. . .
Questions to Ponder: Appreciated vs. Expected
Do you appreciate all that teachers do or
Do you simply expect them to perform their duties as a teacher?
Why do you consider teachers as heroes?
Why do you consider teachers as heroes?
What is your most memorable moment either as a teacher or a student?
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