Years ago as part of my pastor’s doctoral thesis I had the opportunity to take part in a ‘Spiritual Gifts’ inventory. This was an in depth group about what spiritual gifts were, which was the primary spiritual gift and how to use the gifts. It was no surprise to me that my primary gift was […]
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Take Time to Reflect: Say Thank You!
My kids have had wonderful teachers, mediocre teachers, and teachers I did not agree with. Teacher Appreciation week transcends this, however, and is a time to thank all teachers for their work in one of the most important profession we have in our society today. Everyday teachers make their way into classrooms around the United […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week—Valuable Gifts
Something of value is something of great worth. Each day, you send your most valuable gifts off to school. You entrust them to the educational system and the teachers there. Teaching is a unique profession. Teachers give of themselves, their time, and their money to do what is best for their children. This act is […]
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My Mentor, Teacher, & Friend: Thank You
I recently had lunch with my mentor teacher, Ellen Meyers. It was more of a super-extended lunch, because we sat and talked for almost four hours. That was something we never got to do when we were teaching next door to each other. That afternoon, we talked about our children and families, but mostly we […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week – 25 Quotes to Share
This week, the first full one in May, is Teacher Appreciation Week. While educators and fans of education will read about various ways to show your appreciation for teachers, here are some kind words shared by, about, and from teachers, educators, and education advocates throughout time. #ThankATeacher A master can tell you what he expects […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week – TER Thanks You!
We here at The Educator’s Room would like to send a huge THANK YOU to all of you teachers as we start Teacher Appreciation Week. Though we appreciate teachers year round here at the magazine, this week is special because everyone else recognizes how significant you are as well! Whether you teach little children, high […]
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Confessions of a Teacher: The Kids Appreciate You!
The Educator’s Room now hosts a column called “Confessions of a Teacher.” Â If you would like to get something off your chest, talk about something that bothers you, or just simply express some thoughts anonymously, click here. Â You’re not alone! Â You may find your note published in this column! I have been teaching for […]
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All In A Day's Work – An Oklahoma Teacher Reflects
The dust is settling (due to the continual storms and rain) from the F5 tornado that once again ripped through South Oklahoma City and Moore. We have been devastated many times in Oklahoma due to tornadoes, but this was by far the worst. Over 13,000 homes are lost, thousands are damaged, 24 people lost their […]