"A good teacher is who teaches the students HOW to think, not WHAT to think."
Above is one of my all time favorite teaching/education quotes that I truly believe in. I absolutely love teaching and believe that is my true calling in life. My current position, that I will be ending this coming June, is an online position- which is very VERY different from an in-classroom position has been an extremely educational and rewarding experience. Sometimes when I do not feel as though I am making an impact or a difference- my students remind me that I am. I received the following e-mail today from a student:
"Mrs. Tanner, Thank you so much :) ; Your encouraging words definitely helped this school year :) I enjoyed you as a teacher and keep teaching because you are doing great. Hope you have a wonderful summer"
It truly is the best feeling when you realize what you were meant to do and that you are making a difference on a consistent basis. It doesn't matter what others think, what matters is what the students think, remember, and what impact you make on them. To all my fellow teachers- remember what drove you to this profession - it wasn't the money, or the status in society - it was the students and making a positive impact on the next generation that will run this country. Focus on what your students think of you, not what everyone else thinks of you.
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