I talked to a teacher recently about a new student who was struggling behaviorally. She confidently said, "he just needs a little time and love." She was 💯 spot on.
Discipline may reach a child for a moment, but relationships reach a child's heart & have a lasting impact.
Educators are not defined by the test scores they generate or the programs they implement. I think their greatness is found in the hundreds of little interactions they have with students every day. They are what will be remembered. They are what make a difference for kids.