Believing in yourself will allow you to believe in your writing
Longing to place more of your thoughts on your blog
On and on scibbles your hands with words of wisdom
Giving my thoughts to the electronic world out there
Grasping the true meaning of writings
Enters the laughter of children and great joys of being a future teacher
Repeat until the Words From Super Sigma 5 come alive
Monday, April 18, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
It's not about me!!!!!
This is a blog post that's not about me. Well it kinda is but you'll understand what I mean the more you read in this post. I (the person who this is not about) was able to interview the pricipal of Cleveland Road Elementary School today. I explained to her in the interview that when I saw that she became teary-eyed and overwhelmed with emotion after one of her teachers was attacked phisically outside of her school duties, I said to myself that I had to interview this lady to see how she has gained such a love for her job, but more importantly for her staff and the children in the school. General questions were asked such as, "How many years did you spend in the classroom, if any, before becoming a principle?" and "How did you build such a sence of community with your staff here at Cleveland Road Elementary?" were asked and answered with great enthusiasm and I could generally tell that she loves what she does everyday. Someone once told me that if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. I can definitely see that with this wonderful principal.
The priciple at CRES told me that there are times when it gets difficult with the staff. She also made a great statement. Sometimes as teachers we forget that it's not about us. It's about the children that we have in our class everyday. They deserve the very best and it's our job show them that the impossible is nothing if they believe that they are special and can do absolutely anything that they set their minds to. She told me that the main difference between becoming a principal vs. remaining a teacher is that, instead of one group of 20-30 children "your" classroom, the principal has to worry about all of the classrooms, all of the teachers and staff, and most importantly all of the children in the school.
This statement stuck with me during the day and I felt as thought I had a great understanding of what I wanted to do and what I wanted to accomplish in my career. After lunch and recess the students had an in-school field trip. This was one of those trips that the county sends someone out with different types of animals and a snake, and animal skin, and a snake, and the children learn about nature (by the way...did I mention they brought a SNAKE!!!!!!!!) I absolutely hate snakes and my first instinct was to walk to the back of the group and watch from a distance.
Eventually the children were able to pet the snake and I was in a tough situation. I could run and hide and show the children that it's ok to be afraid, but they weren't afraid. It was at this moment that the comment the principal made earlier in the day came rushing back into my head. I was able to do something as small as stepping outside of my box to show the entire 2nd grade that they can overcome their fears by facing them head on. The students knew that Mr. Haley was afraid of snakes, but to them I was a hero. I was able to do the one thing that I feared most in that moment. I pet the snake and the children were more excited for me than I was even for myself.
So the moral of this blog is that as educators, we impact the lives of our students in everything that we do. One simple action can change a child's life. It could give that child the courage to say, "I can pass the CRCT." or "I can learn to read independently." These are this things that make our job the best careers in the world. I touched a snake today...but this blog is not about me.....it's about the 54 kids lives I changed when I touched that snake.
The priciple at CRES told me that there are times when it gets difficult with the staff. She also made a great statement. Sometimes as teachers we forget that it's not about us. It's about the children that we have in our class everyday. They deserve the very best and it's our job show them that the impossible is nothing if they believe that they are special and can do absolutely anything that they set their minds to. She told me that the main difference between becoming a principal vs. remaining a teacher is that, instead of one group of 20-30 children "your" classroom, the principal has to worry about all of the classrooms, all of the teachers and staff, and most importantly all of the children in the school.
This statement stuck with me during the day and I felt as thought I had a great understanding of what I wanted to do and what I wanted to accomplish in my career. After lunch and recess the students had an in-school field trip. This was one of those trips that the county sends someone out with different types of animals and a snake, and animal skin, and a snake, and the children learn about nature (by the way...did I mention they brought a SNAKE!!!!!!!!) I absolutely hate snakes and my first instinct was to walk to the back of the group and watch from a distance.
Eventually the children were able to pet the snake and I was in a tough situation. I could run and hide and show the children that it's ok to be afraid, but they weren't afraid. It was at this moment that the comment the principal made earlier in the day came rushing back into my head. I was able to do something as small as stepping outside of my box to show the entire 2nd grade that they can overcome their fears by facing them head on. The students knew that Mr. Haley was afraid of snakes, but to them I was a hero. I was able to do the one thing that I feared most in that moment. I pet the snake and the children were more excited for me than I was even for myself.
So the moral of this blog is that as educators, we impact the lives of our students in everything that we do. One simple action can change a child's life. It could give that child the courage to say, "I can pass the CRCT." or "I can learn to read independently." These are this things that make our job the best careers in the world. I touched a snake today...but this blog is not about me.....it's about the 54 kids lives I changed when I touched that snake.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Three Classroom Post!
This was an amazing blog post. I remember going on field trips myself. It seemed as though when I reached middle school, they began to really die down. It makes me feel good that some places are still allowing students to learn outside of the classroom. Education is not just what someone places in a textbook. It is everything that a person does in his or her life in an attempt to learn and be successful. I'm glad I was able to read this amazing piece of writing and as a future educator myself, I encourage you to continue to thrive in this area!!!
This was an amazing video. I am a future educator from the state of Georgia and it really excites me to see that people still take time to step outside of the classroom to learn. Dr. Cornell West once said that education is not just what someone places in a textbook, but it is everything that a person does in his or her life in an attempt to learn and be successful. I wonder what you all were writing on your clipboards? It looked as if you all were having a wonderful time. Lastly, you all must be very brave because I don’t know if I could have been that close to the snakes (even if they were in their cages). Great blog!!!
Wow! You are an amazing writer. Congratulations on the ribbons. I’m glad to see that you are progressing in your placements for your events. It sounds as though you had a great day placing in all of your events! Continue to do well in all that you place your energy in and you’ll always have something to write about (including Justin Bieber)! Great Blog!
This was an amazing video. I am a future educator from the state of Georgia and it really excites me to see that people still take time to step outside of the classroom to learn. Dr. Cornell West once said that education is not just what someone places in a textbook, but it is everything that a person does in his or her life in an attempt to learn and be successful. I wonder what you all were writing on your clipboards? It looked as if you all were having a wonderful time. Lastly, you all must be very brave because I don’t know if I could have been that close to the snakes (even if they were in their cages). Great blog!!!
Wow! You are an amazing writer. Congratulations on the ribbons. I’m glad to see that you are progressing in your placements for your events. It sounds as though you had a great day placing in all of your events! Continue to do well in all that you place your energy in and you’ll always have something to write about (including Justin Bieber)! Great Blog!
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