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That for some kids, this is all they have—and it’s their last chance at a free education. I think about the kid who sleeps in every class every day and realize that staying home has to be worse. I think about the kid who’s a jerk and know that his parents are worse. I think about the kid who smells… the kid who takes a ton of food at lunch and stores her friends’ leftovers in her pocket… the kid who can’t read and parents refuse to sign SPED forms… the kid who wants to go to college but has no idea how…
And that’s when I realize that if they can keep going, so can I. These are the kids that if I can provide one spark, one idea, one iota of success, one smile, one ounce of hope, then my day was a success.
That if I wasn't fighting for these kids, they would be facing an even worse situation.
The well-being of my students. They are the bottom line.
Believing that I am making a difference in children’s lives and I’m good at what I teach.
I keep a folder on an external hard drive. When I'm having a hard week and I question why I became a teacher, I go through that folder.
It is filled with various student work pictures, activities I created years before it was trendy, a document with "famous quotes" through the years, and any accolades I acquired as well.
It's literally named "This is your WHY!"
Highlights of the last 20 years is a great reset button for the mindset.
Are my photos of my well behaved students? Nope it's mostly none of them. It's work from my students that needed more than simply instruction to excel.
You said it. Think about why you wanted to become an educator.
I remind myself that I'm teaching leaders of tomorrow and that my guidance will make a difference in their young lives as their nurturing and caring teacher. This works because years later, I see the growth and success of some of my former students.
I have a spot where I keep student/parent/staff thank you notes. When I feel like I’m not making any difference, I sit down and read a couple. It can usually snap me back into a positive mindset.
I remind myself that it's all about the students. They are absolutely the reason I'm in education. I really look forward to seeing them again!