"Good educators share knowledge.
Great educators make an impression that stays in their students' hearts forever."
ESPECIALLY IN 2020! (Part 1)
I read these words a few days ago and it really rang true to me as something to remember right now! Educators are working harder than ever in this wild and crazy year of 2020! Not only are they doing what they love, TEACHING, but they are becoming proficient on technology, planning more than ever to hold seamless virtual classes or simultaneous virtual and in person classes, and trying to reach their students in all the different ways that they need through the computer and/or with COVID safety measures in person. So many challenges and so many added responsibilities. From the math teacher, to the 5th grade teacher, to the Chorus Teacher, to the college professor, to the Voice Teacher, I have no doubt some of the teachers our kids really remember in their lifetime will be from this time.
Teachers, take a moment and breathe and know you've got this. It will take extra time and patience, but your work is important and we will all get through this together. (Yes this is a pep talk for me too!)
Parents and students, take a moment to breathe and remember 'patience is a virtue'. You've got this too, you can adapt to learning in new ways. What teachers are sharing is still important. Not only the CONTENT of what they are teaching but HOW they teach with compassion and WHAT you learn about humanity. What sticks with you?
EVERYONE, take time to do something that lifts your spirits! Listen to music, sing, play the guitar, go for a run, dance.
Once you have done that, think about what TEACHER really touched your life and why? Was it in a particular subject or just who they are? Tune in next week for more. In the meantime, take an extra moment to thank a teacher you appreciate in your life right now.
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