Teacher Inspiration
Good teaching is hard work. Study after study shows the single most important factor determining the quality of the education a child receives is the quality of his/her teacher.
It requires a broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum, and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Some days you may feel overworked, undervalued, underappreciated, or downright exhausted.
It is my hope that you find some inspiration, validation, or a minute or two "mini-vacation" on this page.
It requires a broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum, and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. Some days you may feel overworked, undervalued, underappreciated, or downright exhausted.
It is my hope that you find some inspiration, validation, or a minute or two "mini-vacation" on this page.
Video Clip: "Heart of a Teacher" by Paula Fox [3:34]
“Teachers inspire the smallest hearts to grow big enough to change the world.” —Paula Fox
Andy Rooney once said, “Most of us end up with no more than five or six people that remember us. Teachers have thousands of people who remember them for the rest of their lives.”
Why is that?
It’s because of the heart of a teacher and the work that teachers do.
Why is that?
It’s because of the heart of a teacher and the work that teachers do.
Fox, P. (Creator). Simple Truths (Producer). (2010, July 20). Heart of a teacher [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/QDVECWcYtjc
Have you ever been asked,
"What is your job?"
Video Clip: "Do you Teach or do you Educate?" by Volcan Caglayan [3:06]
Caglayan, V. (Creator). (2010, November 15). Do you teach or do you educate [Video]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/jC3D7O-ByLE