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Why I Teach by Natalie Nielsen.. I teach because I love seeing the creativity within students.I love watching them take a prompt and give it life, whether in movement or on paper. I love watching students take ownership of a project and seeing how proud they are when they get to share that project with others. And, I love that teaching keeps me young, since my students 'have my back' when it comes to music and style-ha ha 🙂 |
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Why I Teach I am a teacher because I know I have a great impact on who my students become. I know that some of my students have rough home lives where they don't get the love and support they need. They are in desperate need of someone who will love them, care about them, listen to them, push them, and yes-- even discipline them. There are some days where I might be the only person that holds that student accountable, that talks to them about their behavior, that challenges them to become better. I can be that person for them- through my example, and through the discussions I have with them. I can help them see how important it is to be kind, to have ambition, to persevere, to be honest, and to pick themselves up and try again. |
Why I Teach by Jacquelynn Fabiszak Last week was a good week. It boosted my mentality about teaching as I was handed letter after letter. Letters that students had written just for me. They expressed how much they loved my class and how much they loved me as a teacher."This is it," I thought, "this is what I do it for." To be loved and adored? No, but to create a place where learning can happen because a student feels welcomed, respected, special and loved. I love these students, they love me back and in return we learn things together. They inspire me, make me chuckle, show me kindness and most importantly remind me why it's all worth it! Full text
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Why I Teach Friends are the spice in life. They are there for you when you need them, and they are there for you when you don’t even know you need them. This is why I started to teach. My friend told me about an open position that I 100% qualified for. She knew my background with kids and coaching, and knew it was the right fit. She also knew it was the right time in my life for a change. Why do I still teach, 18 months after starting this? The students! I’m so blessed to teach a subject the students WANT to learn. My goals are to have fun with them every day, to add a bright spot in their otherwise “normal” day. We have the flexibility with our vast curriculum to do this; we get to play with goniometers, theraband, and wrap up fake injuries. Full text
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Why I Teach by Kristy Hernandez
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Why I Teach by Jodi WhiteI teach for a variety of reasons, Like watching the children learn through all the seasons! I work with an amazing, caring, dedicated team, The hallways are filled with laughter and fun, The office staff fills many a role, The parents and PTA give us a helping hand, There are days when being a teacher can be hard, I teach because each day is different, challenging, and new, Teaching children is a calling from above, |