I LOVE MY JOB.
I am a ball of stress most days and I get overwhelmed. However, I have known from an early age that being a teacher is what God has called me to do. Nothing is more rewarding than being involved with shaping these beautiful, wonderful, little minds. Every time that I have ever felt like throwing in the towel, every time I have said that I am done... God reminds me of the reasons I am here.
Whether it's a note from a parent who is thanking me profusely for the work that I have done with their baby or a picture from one of my kids that tells of their love and respect for me, I am reminded often of why I am here.
Some days, it isn't even anything tangible. I remember telling my kids over and over that they needed to come to an adult when they have a problem with a friend. I swear I was blue in the face. One day, one of my kids who normally is an instigator came to me to help them with their frustrations.That is why I am here.
I got a baby from another school just as the second semester was beginning. Her previous report cards showed that she was below grade level and was a struggling reader. She was in a new school, trying to fit in, and trying to get to second grade next year. At least twice a week she would come to me and ask if she was going to second grade next year. I would always tell her not to worry about that and just to do her very best. I would cringe thinking about those previous scores and grades I saw on her report card thinking, "How am I ever going to get this baby girl to second grade? I don't want to let her down."
I worked with her over the following weeks; I immediately placed her in an intervention group as well. I watched her watch me during every lesson. I watched her work her little tushy off. She asked questions when she was confused and she loved small group with Mrs. Vega.
On the very last day of school, I got the opportunity to look her in the eyes and tell her "Guess what? YOU are going to second grade!"
THIS IS WHY I AM HERE.
Here's my point. In addition to my posts about my days, I will also be sharing these moments as a reminder to my readers of just why we are teachers. I would love to hear from you as well! Please feel free to comment on any of my posts with your own favorite reminders!
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