Here’s to You, Teachers!
Posted by Hope Spencer on 04 May 2009 | Posted in: Grade 1, Grades 2-3, Inspiration and Motivation, Intermediate, Kindergarten, Preschool, Teachers and Teaching, The Mailbox, The Mailbox Books
I love teachers! Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with so many who were really incredible. Let me tell you about a few of those special folks.
• Ms. Head was my first mentor and helped me survive—and thrive—during that all-important first year.
• Ms. Dunn taught me that the children always come first, and she introduced me to The Mailbox® magazine!
• Ms. Anderson taught me to be efficient and to make the most of each moment.
• Mr. Rotherham taught me to enjoy every minute with the children.
• Ms. Thomas taught me the meaning of team teaching and the beauty of planning together.
• Ms. Hanson helped me make my way in a new place and showed me shortcuts that helped me be my best for my students.
All of these teachers, and so many more, touched my life and made me the teacher that I am. I’m so grateful to them.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Day, I want to give you the opportunity to tell us about one of the teachers who has touched your life. Just leave a comment telling us about this special person. And, to make this a real celebration, I’ll draw two random comments and we’ll send a copy of your choice of one book from the For Every Learner® series or one book from the Find the Match! series to the teacher who wrote the comment and the teacher who is honored in the comment! So, leave a comment by May 23 telling us about one special teacher, and I’ll email the winning teachers on May 24. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
| The editors at The Education Center® salute you for all you do for our children. Thank you today and every day! |  |
Congratulations to Becky Mogee of Louden, NH and M. Behnfeldt, Prince George’s County Public Schools, Greenbelt Middle Schools, Greenbelt, MD. They are the winners of a free book from The Mailbox books.
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I can credit one teacher for helping me understand and appreciate what it means to be an educator. Her name is Carol de la Cruz. I was her teacher’s aide as a senior in high school. She gave me responsibilities of creating tests and worksheets, differentiating assignments for a student with special needs, and correcting. We shared lunch in her room once a week. We talked about school and my plans after school. She made me feel valued and respected. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t connected with her during that final year. Prior to getting to know Carol, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. She helped me see the value in teaching and the impact one teacher can make on a child’s life.
As I began my student teaching twenty-seven years ago I had a wonderful university professor who supervised student teachers. I attribute much of my success over these last years to Mrs. Melva Matkin, who is now the principal at Gregorio Esparza Elementary. Mrs. Matkin taught us to observe, recognize learning styles of all children; be prepared for questions they we may or may not be able to answer; offer opportunities for varied learning experiences; enjoy the child’s imagination and interests; and assume a leadership role, utilizing inservice and demonstrations, to assist others in understanding the importance of higher level thinking and individualized learning. She also taught us to be positive and recognize that learning and teaching are exciting,energizing and and there’s not just one good way of teaching to reach all children.
Mrs. Morton was my first mentor and such a blessing. She helped me every step of the way and I continue to lean on her for advice on helping my students succeed!!
I have always remember those who have contributed so much in making me to be the way I am as a teacher, but I will mention only one here without ignoring others who has done great things in me.
This person named Mr. Pravin, has taught me to think critically, to be patient in facing students and motivated me to keep on studying. I met him with zero English and lack of confidence. Today, I am teaching confidently in English because of his patient and i am planning to get my master in education degree in August.
I have no enough words to thank him and many others who helped and taught me this life lesson. I love them so much. Thanks for being so patient with me and spare thinking and energy for me.