It
is hard to believe that spring break is upon us. It seems like yesterday Kristi
and I arrived in Goliad. I guess one of the reasons I feel the first ten weeks
of the semester have flown by is that we have had so many outstanding performances
by our students and we have tried to attend many of them. From UIL Academics,
spelling bees, One Act Play, FFA, basketball and powerlifting; our students
have performed admirably. These performances would not be possible without
outstanding teachers and staff who have prepared students for success. And of
course our parents and community have attended these performances encouraging
our students.
There
is an old saying, “A good education can change anyone, but a good teacher can
change everything.” When I became a teacher, I wanted to be that teacher that
when my students look back on their education they feel love in their hearts,
have a smile on their face, and can truly say they knew that I cared! Most recently, I had dinner and attended the
boys’ basketball playoff game in Seguin with one of my former students and his
wife. It is very rewarding to see how former students succeed in their adult
lives and remain in contact with me.
We
are blessed to have such an impact on young lives. Last month I tweeted out a
slide from edutopia entitled “5 Habits of an Effective Teacher.” I would like
to share these 5 Habits:
1. Enjoys
Teaching – all of us probably became teachers simply for the joy of teaching
and making a difference in young lives. We wake up each morning with the
opportunity to mold students to be successful as adults.
2. Embraces Change – our
profession has changed tremendously in the last 16 years. As technology
changes, our profession as well as all professions change. Do you realize that
the Kindergarten class, the class of 2028, we are preparing this class for jobs
that may not exist? It is important that we embrace change and we know that change
is coming next year with the new teacher evaluation system. T-TESS will prove
to be a more collaborative tool between teachers and campus administrators as
we work together for the success of our students.
3. Spreads Positivity – a
colleague once told me that negativity brings failure and that we are not
trying to fail we are trying to succeed. When we are positive, those around us
are positive. It is important that in
our daily interactions with students and colleagues, we spread positive
attitudes towards the success of our students and campuses.
4. Finds Inspiration – we must be
inspired every day as we have the opportunity to mold young lives. Someone
recently shared a slide with me that states, “I teach because knowledge is the
most powerful tool a person can have to create the life they have always
imagined.” This statement should inspire us all.
5. Makes a Difference – I stated
above in “Enjoys Teaching” that one of the reasons I became a teacher was to
make a difference in young lives. This is such a huge opportunity for us. Every
day, we have the opportunity to inspire students to embrace education for each
of them to make a difference now and in their adult lives.
As we leave for
spring break, may each of you relax and come back “recharged” to inspire and
make a difference in the young lives of our students. Have a safe spring break!
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