The best time of the year is here--the beginning of a new school year! As a child I loved going to school. I did not like summer vacation. I missed my friends and the routine of being in class. As I got older I loved being a college student. At one time I thought being a professional student would be the best career ever!
As a teacher I looked forward to buying things for my classroom, planned out the furniture arrangement, and relished in the smell of the ditto machine (yes, I am old school!). I never slept the night before school started.
Now, as a principal, I have the same feelings. I spend my summer thinking of my back to school theme, working on pre-service agendas, finding door prizes and goodies for the staff and thinking of ways to make each year better. I still do not sleep the night before school starts.
Being an educator is one of the greatest gifts of God. Being able to touch the lives of children in a positive manner, mentoring and nurturing those in need, what more could you ask for? There are two kinds of teachers--those of the head (knowledge) and those of the heart (commitment). You can have all the content knowledge in the world, but unless you have the heart and soul to reach kids, unless you have passion for what you do, and a passion for student success, then you will struggle to be a real teacher.
There is truly no greater experience in the world than to have a first grader run up to you the first day of school, throw their arms around you and say, "Mrs. Nunez, I missed you!" What a way to start the new school year!!!
Here's to all my teacher friends, to everyone in education who makes a difference for kids--have a great year!!!
As a teacher I looked forward to buying things for my classroom, planned out the furniture arrangement, and relished in the smell of the ditto machine (yes, I am old school!). I never slept the night before school started.
Now, as a principal, I have the same feelings. I spend my summer thinking of my back to school theme, working on pre-service agendas, finding door prizes and goodies for the staff and thinking of ways to make each year better. I still do not sleep the night before school starts.
Being an educator is one of the greatest gifts of God. Being able to touch the lives of children in a positive manner, mentoring and nurturing those in need, what more could you ask for? There are two kinds of teachers--those of the head (knowledge) and those of the heart (commitment). You can have all the content knowledge in the world, but unless you have the heart and soul to reach kids, unless you have passion for what you do, and a passion for student success, then you will struggle to be a real teacher.
There is truly no greater experience in the world than to have a first grader run up to you the first day of school, throw their arms around you and say, "Mrs. Nunez, I missed you!" What a way to start the new school year!!!
Here's to all my teacher friends, to everyone in education who makes a difference for kids--have a great year!!!
3 comments:
School starting is a great feeling, i love it too. Thanks for your kind words on my blog!! =) I hope this year's programs go well-I'm sure they will though b/c our kids are awesome.=)
ps. i spent my 'angel' money, and got some amazing shoes=) yay!
yeah for new shoes!!!!
I saw a link to your blog on my friend's blog...I'm sure you don't remember me because it's been so long, but I went to Milam Elementary when you were a teacher there and I also went to school with your son David! I didn't have you as my homeroom teacher, but we went into your class for a certain subject... Can't remember which one, but I do remember how I loved going to your class! You were an awesome teacher and it's great to hear that you are now a principal! Take care and good luck with everything!!
Sincerely,
Samantha Morris
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