What inspires me to teach?
Thinking about this question couldn’t have come at a better time. (CRCT week – yuck!) There are quite a few things in this profession that give me inspiration.
Establishing a meaningful community within my classroom is inspiring. I love the fact that my students feel comfortable enough to share their thoughts and feelings with me and each other, even if those feelings are uncomfortable at times. I have been so humbled by the sincerity of each of my kids this year. I think that their open and honest take on some really “big” issues could be an inspiration to anyone!
Developing relationships with my colleagues (especially my Southside group!) is inspiring. Not only have I learned so much from each of them about teaching, but I’ve learned so much about myself because of them. They’ve helped believe in myself and have the confidence to do things that I never thought possible. I wouldn’t have made it this far this year had it not been for them. I am truly grateful for every one of them! Thanks guys.
Last, but not least, I am inspired by greatness. This program and all of the professors in it are the epitome of greatness. So are the other members of this group. The collective force that we will have altogether is nothing short of great.
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Corey,
You are a true inspiration to everyone who has the pleasure of getting to know you. Your students are very lucky to have you in their corner every day working so diligently to help them become well rounded little people! I have been in your classroom at various times and I am always so impressed with the collaboration that takes place, the tolorance, acceptance, and respect every student has for each other and for you, and the true sense of a positive community of learners. The work you have done with our 2 special needs students is just heart warming to me…thank you for loving them and seeing their potential when so many other people haven’t been able to see those wonderful qualtities!
Corey,
You are one who helped make the group great! I remember you talking about how shy you are and how that’s a personal difficulty for you…to speak up. I related to that and felt at ease when you were brave enough to say that and how inspired I was that you volunteered more and more as the year progressed. It sounds like your class has taken to your belief about speaking up…how they are opening up is a reflection of how you are doing the same.