This week I think that most memorable moment would have to have been a conversation I had with one of my senior students. She was feeling very overwhelmed and came to me in tears. She did not have a clear plan after graduation and wasn't sure if college was right for her. After a long conversation and a day later, she came to me and said that she was happy to have me as a teacher and felt more confident about going to college.
This example and so many other stories like this one have made me realize that teaching and being a role model for young people is what I'm suppose to be doing at this point in my life. I enjoy being able to encourage students and share my life experiences with them. My program has grown and I think that this is a direct reflection of the impact that I have made with the students.
Most of our students rely on us for encouragement and inspiration. It seems as though our life experience comes in handy when it comes to our students. We were out there in a profession experiencing things that work in our favor when it comes to sharing life skills with our students. It seems we know just what to say. I just want to share with you the skillsUSA CREED FOR TEACHERS because you fit the bill. The mediocre teacher TELLS. The good teacher EXPLAINS. The superior teacher DEMONSTRATES. And the GREAT teacher INSPIRES. Continue to Be great and keep inspiring the students.
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