It nearly brought me to tears. All the things that were said, really resonated with me.
This is my 6th year of teaching and though I'm no longer a rookie, I still need to be reminded that:
- Everything is going to be okay. Things may seem tough right now and at times you may feel like you want to give up. But please don't. Just know that you'll make a great teacher.
- [Though] everything feels overwhelming, terrifying even... but you're going to make it through this.
- Those kids in front of you: They WANT to learn. They NEED to know. Try every crazy thing you can think of. In the end, those are the things that they'll remember.
- Your students need you there in front of the class and they truly appreciate all that you do for them even if they don't show it all of the time.
- When a kid says your class is BORING!, don't take it personally. It happens to everyone.
- Holding your kids accountable is the greatest act of love you can give them.
- Teaching is never an exact science and it's okay to struggle to find the answers.
- This is one of the most important lessons to learn as a teacher: You will fail. You will make mistakes and you will embarrass yourself. When you do, accept it with grace and humility.
- Lives and futures depend on you; It's scary and exhilarating [to know that].
- So keep up the great work, seek help from those around you and just know that the work of a teacher is of the greatest importance.
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