My favorite teachers cared & connected. They also:
Apologized when they were wrong
Didn't assume they were smarter because they were older
Admitted when they made a mistake
Listened to students
Said thank you
Tried not to take things personally
I tried to be this teacher too
3 things in life never come back once they're gone:
-your time
-your words
-your opportunities
So-
-invest your time in things and people that matter
-choose your words wisely and speak positively
-live with no regrets
When someone around you screws up, and they already feel bad about it… it’s usually not constructive to kick them when they’re down.
Sometimes, grace is more transformative than justice.
I think teachers shine the most... not when they’re teaching well crafted, innovative lessons... but when they’re working patiently with students who are struggling.