My event is a short story this week.
Being new to this teaching gig-Im constantly running around-feeling like I am playing catch up-and always feel like I am forgetting things. UGH! I am starting to get the hang of things slightly but just always go in with an open heart and mind and always do my best for the young people who look to me for guidance! Last week I got some affirmation that what I am doing is being received at my school very well!
It was Thursday and my last class of the day. I had an administrator pop-in for a quick observation or "walk-through". I was walking around the room and helping individual students here and there and looking over work. The bell rang shortly after and the students left for the day and my admin approached me and said "You really look like you are making good progress in the classroom! And the kids respond really well to you! I think we made a good decision bringing you in!" (And I probably shouldnt be repeating this!)
It made me incredibly happy to hear such praise! I am glad to be in a position where what I do on a daily basis makes a difference and positively effects my students and the school. I may not know everything yet but I am working hard and love what I am doing!
Part of the reason I left my old job, in industry, was that I didn't feel like management really cared about what I was doing, good or bad. It had no effect on my standing with the company, my pay, or anything.
ReplyDeleteBut the cool thing about teaching, like you said, is that everyday you get these little reminders that what you are doing really matters. Sometimes from administrators, but many times from the real bosses, the students. You know, getting paid a lot of money is great, but just the satisfaction of knowing you made a difference means so much more to me at this point in my life.
It sounds like you are getting just that kind of opportunity. Not only that, it appears you are taking advantage of it.
Good job!
That is great that you received some sort of recognition for your hard work in the classroom. What a great way to end the day. It is always so nerve wracking when you have a walk through as it is. When you receive praise like that it truly does give you confidence in the work you are doing. Especially, being a new teacher I know I always feel like I am running around not knowing what to do or not do and constantly worrying about forgetting something. Good job for making a difference in your classroom.
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