Today we finished day one of our new school year. Today you impressed me. You were flexible, patient, innovative, compassionate and understanding. I firmly believe that teaching is a calling and many of you affirmed that by your words and actions today. You pray for your students and coworkers. Today you told me that you know there is a reason that you have the students you have. You believe that God placed them in your class for you to impact. Today you tried teaching without a desk. A desk is often viewed as a barrier and you removed that barrier, that walled fortress from your classroom. Today, you were flexible and struggled through plumbing issues, interruptions and frightened students. Today, you took in the very best our community has to offer. You opened your hearts and minds to the future by shouldering the monumental task of teaching. Today, you picked up your paintbrush. You mixed the colors on your palate, dabbed the end of the brush in th...
Being an educator is not for the faint of heart. People are always telling you that it can't be done. As teachers you rise to the challenge, not out of defiance or rebellion, but because you have a source of strength that allows you to do what needs to be done. This blog will focus on honing your craft, developing strength as a teacher. That way when others tell you it can't be done, you boldly respond, "Wait...Hold my chalk!"