Teacher Appreciation Week 2011

[#1]

Throughout 42 years of teaching music I've learned so much! Thousands of students have walked through my classroom door! Each one deserves to be treated with respect, and in turn, they will respect us! We need to be honest with our kids. Just as we can "see through" our students, they can do the same with us! It's important that students see us as someone that's human too. I sometimes use my experiences or my child as examples when addressing/teaching a "life lesson!" I always choose my battles with students who can be disruptive. The key though is to always be fair! I have often used my sense of humor to dissipate a potential problem in my classroom. Laughter is the best medicine! One of the best lessons I have learned is to be patient! Kids will learn and shine, maybe not at MY pace, but theirs! Kids cannot learn without discipline. First year teachers need to understand that some of these things take years to develop! Enjoy the journey! There are many rewards ahead!

[#2]

Good advice! There are many rewards ahead!

[#3]

I voted for you. Kayla 216

[#4]

I voted for you! Stephanie

[#5]

I think ur post was really touching and that u r absetoutly right some teachers do not always tell like it is ,and sometimes that can go so crazy that they lose there sense of humor ,so I really think that to.

-Elaine 216

[#6]

I really think this is really true and not all teachers have this.

Daniel 007

[#7]

Hi Mia voted

[#8]

hello mrs. henry this is Mia's big brother she asked me too my name is james

[#9]

I voted. Mohamed

[#10]

I Ruzane voted.

[#11]

jay Mia told me