102 days of doing what I love. Teaching. Everyday I wake up to do what I love. Make a difference. Teach the future. Help children learn and learn to love learning.
Some days are rough. It's human nature. But at the end of the day, I wouldn't want it any other way.
Not only do I love teaching, but I love my students. I am invested in their future. I see how far they have come since September and want to know how much farther they will do.
There are some moments that really tug at my heart strings and make me remember that I am doing this for the kids.
One of my students goes upstairs to the Learning Center each day to get support in his reading and writing. A few days a week he goes upstairs during reading group time, a few weeks ago he refused to go upstairs and was sobbing in the hallway with his special educator. I went out in the hallway to see if I could help. I managed to get him to tell me it wasn't fair. That it wasn't fair that because he always went upstairs that he never got a chance on the computer during reading time.
At that moment I wanted to hug him so tightly and tell him I understood. I really did. Sometimes being the child with the learning issue isn't fair. at. all.
At that moment I loved teaching more than I ever have. And I wasn't actually teaching a lesson. I was helping a child not give up. I connected on a different level with a child - I was able to say - I understand and it isn't fair. I was teaching him that his teacher cared. That his teacher loved him and wanted to help him.
No matter what, I hope I always love teaching, unconditionally.
11 thoughts on the matter:
Nice post. You are one of the good teachers.
Poor little guy - good that you´re helping him! :-)
Well, you have just shown WHY teaching is a calling. Thank you :)
Kathy
You are wonderful! I have so much love and respect for teachers. I volunteer in the classroom twice a week and some of those children really do tug at your heartstrings. And it makes me appreciate teachers all the more. Thank you! :)
i love reading how much you love teaching.. and I am so thankful for teachers like you... Thanks for following your heart.. Those kiddos need some one on their side..
and I agree.. it is not fair to miss computers...
It takes a very special and dedicated person to teach. Your students are lucky to have you!
I'm so glad you took the time to help this student -- sometimes that's all it takes. I bet you made his day. :)
You seem to have found your niche for this season, wonderful for you and the children you teach/nurture.
Tamar what a beautiful post! You are such a good teacher and you are truly gifted to work with children!
Mrs. Anna was right, It's a very ancient saying,
But a true and honest thought,
That if you become a teacher,
By your pupils you'll be taught.
Your hearts are wonderful. Great !
Kind regards, Synnöve
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