I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as I saw all my former students walking the hallways today. The senior English teacher next door has a class full of my kids from last year, and I couldn't help but step in the door and gush about how much I missed them.
Right now I'm thinking this semester is looking pretty good. In fact, when the bell rang and I walked in the door for second period, the entire class of 28 was bent over their desk silently filling out their student information sheet that I hadn't even mentioned yet. A great first impression for these kids. Let's hope it's not just a honeymoon period!
I only had 30 minutes with each class today - not enough time to get into the syllabus or anything like that, so I presented a slide show about how much I love my life. The reason for this was two-fold: to introduce myself and show them I am a real person with a life outside of school and to inspire them to live the life they love as well. I explained that my purpose as their teacher is to equip them with the skills they need to do that. I guess we'll see how effective that little speech was here in a few weeks.
Haven't been too busy in the way of photo sessions lately, but here is one from this weekend.
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4 comments:
If only every teacher loved their job as much as you do. You are not only an inspiration to your students but to your mother as well. Here's to a great year.
Oh...and what are the chances we can see that video??
those are great!! He really looks cute in blk/wht.
You didn't even sound marginally tired. I've been exhausted for two days straight. Speaking of...it's about bed time. Sheila, I'm sure you're no slouch in the classroom either.
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