Freire – 4th letter
“Whether or not we are willing to overcome slips or inconsistencies, by living humility, lovingness, courage, tolerance, competence, decisiveness, patience-impatience, and verbal parsimony, we contribute to creating a happy, joyful school. We forge a school-adventure, a school that marches on, that is not afraid of the risks, and that rejects immobility. It is a school that thinks, that participates, that creates, that speaks, that loves, that guesses, that passionately embraces and says yes to life. It is not a school that quiets down and quits.” (Freire, 2005)
In order to be a part of a school that is willing to take risks and reject immobility, we as teachers have to forge that same path for ourselves. We cannot quiet down and quit. We must take the knowledge we gain as professional learners and use it to be advocates for our students and empower ourselves. After learning what I have learned in this program, I know that I am forever changed as an educator and as a human being. I will no longer be able to sit by and allow things to happen around me. Even if it means discomfort, I have to speak up for what I believe is right. I am truly grateful for this.
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Hello Corey! I completely agree with you. We cannot “quiet down and quit.” Change may require us to be risk takers and it may also involve being uncomfortable. Rhina reminded us last week that teachers do have POWER! I think we sometimes forget how powerful our actions and voices really are. Like you, I can also see myself becoming an agent for change in my building. Some people may not be ready to embrace the change we represent but we can still lead by setting a good example. (and being “humble” about it)
Hi Cor!
I am simply amazed at how far we have come as educators. Since graduating from undergrad I think we have both evolved from the shy beginning teachers we once were who too often “went with the flow” just to keep peace. However as we learned more, gained more experience, and began to form our own thoughts and opinions about what is right I feel that we are beginning to stand up for it. I think that we are the future when it comes to making changes happen in our own school. I am proud to know you as not only a powerful educator and colleague but as a friend. Kudos to you:)!