tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post286903850520352656..comments2023-06-16T05:23:48.444-04:00Comments on CTE New Teacher Institute Forum: I am not alone in my struggle.Dr. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10536975789407601187noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-31920393631693828722013-09-18T14:55:03.896-04:002013-09-18T14:55:03.896-04:00I always am thinking about teaching - things like ...I always am thinking about teaching - things like was my lesson boring? Did my lesson reach the students? Will my students be better teachers because of my lesson? How can I help the teacher who feels overwhelmed in the classroom? See, it never goes away. I think I agree with Henderson in that it has to be a calling. It's not a profession to choose for time off anymore. We even work in the summer!Dr. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10536975789407601187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-47051879572013898832013-09-17T16:21:42.176-04:002013-09-17T16:21:42.176-04:00I could not agree anymore on this. I started teach...I could not agree anymore on this. I started teaching with the perspective that this is for now. Well 9 years later, I am still here. I have put so much on hold due to my over commitment to my students and this teaching career. When you are a true educator unfortantly our students naturally become our priority. Priority over ever other dream and aspiration in life. For me I suck it up and say this is where God wants me to be. But the other day a mentor told me something to rethink my statement. He said in the classroom you only have some much influence on children, but if you were to dive out and accomplish your hearts desires you will not only be happy, but you will be able to influences the children on a entire new level. I know that was a run on but just something to think about. Henderson https://www.blogger.com/profile/01790794084672878479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-80656563855649214982013-09-17T14:39:42.005-04:002013-09-17T14:39:42.005-04:00Teaching is indeed a profession that you simply ca...Teaching is indeed a profession that you simply can't stop thinking about when you leave for the day. Teaching is a craft which you have to practice all of the time. On top of that, you have to remember if you completed all of the paperwork you had to complete during the week as well as any phone calls you need to make or after school or administration duties. Speaking from experience, I always think about my students and if they are ok. Especially students who you know struggle not just from a school-work perspective but from a well-being stand point. I'm not surprised by your friends statement about Afghanistan being less stressful than teaching. Teaching is definitely not for the weak-minded.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14344797112988942811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-29976547448466961302013-09-17T14:24:01.575-04:002013-09-17T14:24:01.575-04:00This is so true--I always dreamed of being in the ...This is so true--I always dreamed of being in the classroom and even took a pay cut as many of us have to teach. However, I just didn't realize how hard the job would actually be. <br />And it isn't necessarily the teaching, it is everything else that goes along with it. You can definitely see why most people leave the profession within their first 3 years. Nothing can prepare you for the culture shock of the classroom--some days dodging bullets seemed a lot easier. Now, I understand why teachers need breaks to keep from losing their minds. This is a tough job--it is worth it, but a lot of hard work.<br /><br />JT Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11407131858618914963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3725285395319049030.post-48119677126707629922013-09-17T11:28:36.296-04:002013-09-17T11:28:36.296-04:00Wow! What a powerful statement! The first few ye...Wow! What a powerful statement! The first few years are truly the hardest, and that's when we lose a lot of teachers. I hope you'll stay with it--it gets easier and easier. If you get the chance to attend conferences and workshops with other teachers, you'll find a lot more support and resources, so you'll just get better and better, and things will seem smoother and easier every year. I promise!Jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12813853811689054877noreply@blogger.com