As an educator I often wonder if I really make a difference and how am I affect the lives of my students? It is my desire to make a difference, that’s why I chose this profession. Previously one of my students came back and let me know how much I made a difference in their life. Many others I’ve come across over the years have said the same.
I once read “we are the some of everyone that has effected our lives both good and bad”. I don’t remember the author but I do remember the quote. Just a smile, a hello or a kind word can make a difference. To acknowledge someone’s ideas to give him or her credit goes a long way.
I once had a principal that never gave anyone credit, when she got phrase from the central office for a job well done, she never mentioned having any assistance. Therefore teacher moral was low, she wasn’t hard to get alone with we just eventually knew we’d never get credit for any of our efforts and it got depressing working there. Staff turn over was high.
Looking back over my life, I’ve learned to appreciate life more as I’ve gotten older to enjoy and to learn from everything. It still takes practice as I learn to live, laugh and love life.
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