I just concluded my student teaching experience as well as my college years. My where has time gone?!?!
If there was anything I learned through my student teaching it's that... TEACHING AINT NO JOKE. Foreal. If the government sat in a classroom with half the junk that goes on they would be embarrassed at how low of pay they are giving teachers. Doctors are doctors of the body, teachers are doctors of the mind. Teaching is a calling and you sure find out quick enough if it's yours or not.
I cannot wait. Having someone's academic success sitting in your hands scares the bejesus out of me but, it's what my little heart beats to do. Teachers are not teachers alone. They are mothers, fathers, caretakers, advocates, safety nets, boo boo cleaners and counsellors. Some even save lives in the severest cases. Once again, I cannot wait. PHES taught me so much. I will always love and cherish the time I had there and the students I had the privilege to work with.
I truly believe a school whether it be elementary, middle, or high could and can change a community. Better yet a town. That may sound crazy but, that's my dream. To teach my students they can change their situations. They can be leaders wherever they are. They can make a difference at 8 or 18. And I believe I'm going to see it happen. Principals could change the whole community. They hold a powerful tool that mayors don't have. Relationships. Everything about education is exciting to me. (Nerd rant) I Cannot Wait. I'm hoping I can keep this passion inside me going and no one burns it out . That's what I'm most afraid of. Becoming a stale inconsiderate no pizazz teacher. Teaching won't be a job for me. And I plan on keeping it that way. Teaching will be my joy.
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