It has to be personal. It has to be something that you personally resonate with, because there's no generic answer. So if you have it in you and you feel the slightest bud that this is what you wanna do, water it, give it some some sun and go with it.
My third grade teacher, shout out to Ms. Mandy Brew. She has stuck with me since I was in 3rd grade. She went to my high school graduation. She saw me go through college, and she’s always been that teacher.
Unless people like you care and awful lot of things won't change.
"If you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room."
They’re going to remember you. You are dinner table conversation at night. Their families will know you.
"Tell me and I'll forget. Teach me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll learn."
The kids talk to each other and say "wait, Mr. Hood sings too?"
"Your feelings are valid, but so are my rules."
If you want happiness for a lifetime. Help someone in the next generation.
The heart of teaching is our kids. The future of the world is in this classroom. What we do now is building moral human beings.
The first thing would be to tell myself, You’ve Got This! Have fun and if you aren’t enjoying your lessons, neither are the students. Be creative and make changes. The kids like to know you are human, so if you make a mistake, it’s ok
You have an opportunity to be a changemaker. Everyday is an adventure. You can create a positive experience for students. You, yes you, can make a change in the world.
If you seek work of the heart, then be a teacher. It fuels your soul as you pour love out. It’s immeasurable the impact you have and the impact it has on you.
You can be the best advocate for kids who don’t have a voice and have dreams to be more. It’s a noble profession and students need your DNA to access and unlock what they are going to be.
Remember that the kids think that you are awesome. I constantly think of how proud I am of my kids and that is rewarding. I’m unsure what other career you can do that will give you what teaching gives as you watch your kids learn and grow.
