I had the most positive student teaching experience I could have ever imagined. I was mentored by phenomenal, passionate, effective, caring educators who graciously answered my questions and modeled by their example what it meant to do what’s in the best interest of students as not just learners of academics but learners of life. I […]
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Great Teachers Eat Apples: Building Relationships
Every year as school days come to a close and summer sets in, I find myself sitting at my teacher desk sifting through tokens of gratitude from students. From flowers and lotions to candies and heartfelt notes, families generously express their appreciation for the hard work and care I have invested in their students’ school […]
A Teacher’s Gratitude
I am a teacher. I give thanks for dry erase markers that work and pre-sharpened pencils, for chocolate and caffeine. I meet canceled meetings, bathroom breaks and snow days with gratitude and I am thankful for forgotten fidget spinners and silly bands that’ve come and gone, thankful for completed paperwork, planned fire drills, and a […]
Top Ten Reasons to Feel Gratitude as an Educator
I did not start out wanting to teach. In fact, I recall sitting in a classroom with kids that needed help because the teacher quite obviously put me with them for that reason and thinking, “Oh my God! I will never become a teacher.” I had no patience for the kids who seemed not to care […]
The Gift of Gratitude
Gratitude is being thankful, showing appreciation and returning kindness.  Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and other holidays celebrated in the December can find a connection to gratitude.  Thoughtfully teaching this habit in our classrooms can bring traditions together during the holiday season.  Edutopia has a post about helping students reflect and  a gratitude journal.  As I am thinking […]
For You I Am Grateful
When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others. Â Dalai Lama [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] I have been through 17 years of education as a student, 14 years of education as a […]