Every day our student's lives are changed because someone chooses to listen, smile, engage, challenge, hug, teach, advocate, care. It could be the crossing guard, grounds crew, custodian, social worker, teacher, paraeducator, nurse, secretary....it could be me, it could be you! Sometimes we know, sometimes we don't. It doesn't really matter I guess. What does matter, is that we approach every student, every day, with the recognition and understanding of the opportunities and power we have to make a difference!
Think about your own story. Who made a difference in your life? What do you remember about that person?
If you have never heard Rita Pierson's Ted Talk, it's worth 8 minutes of your time. If you have already viewed it, watch it again. Listen to the stories, her message, and her charge to all of us. I know you are the champions of our students every day and for that, I thank you! The students thank you!
There is a challenge sponsored by Learning Forward to share on twitter and facebook how you inspire students and each other on this educational journey. I encourage you to participate and inspire others through your stories. To make things a little more exciting, they are giving away a brand new ipad to the person who gets the most shares or retweets on Facebook and/or Twitter. The social post/tweet must include #InspiredByTeachers, and only posts/tweets within the Teacher Appreciation Week will be considered (May 7-11). Please include #wearegips with your story.
This is my opportunity to personally send a shout out to all GIPS Teachers and Staff! I know this time of the year it becomes a challenge to keep students engaged, don't give up! Our students are blessed to have you in their care, in our clean and safe schools, supported by our district team, Dr. Grover and the Board of Education! It takes all of us! We are #bettertogether.
"Every Student, Every Day, A Success! We Teach Hearts, as Well as Minds!"
Think about your own story. Who made a difference in your life? What do you remember about that person?
If you have never heard Rita Pierson's Ted Talk, it's worth 8 minutes of your time. If you have already viewed it, watch it again. Listen to the stories, her message, and her charge to all of us. I know you are the champions of our students every day and for that, I thank you! The students thank you!
There is a challenge sponsored by Learning Forward to share on twitter and facebook how you inspire students and each other on this educational journey. I encourage you to participate and inspire others through your stories. To make things a little more exciting, they are giving away a brand new ipad to the person who gets the most shares or retweets on Facebook and/or Twitter. The social post/tweet must include #InspiredByTeachers, and only posts/tweets within the Teacher Appreciation Week will be considered (May 7-11). Please include #wearegips with your story.
This is my opportunity to personally send a shout out to all GIPS Teachers and Staff! I know this time of the year it becomes a challenge to keep students engaged, don't give up! Our students are blessed to have you in their care, in our clean and safe schools, supported by our district team, Dr. Grover and the Board of Education! It takes all of us! We are #bettertogether.
"Every Student, Every Day, A Success! We Teach Hearts, as Well as Minds!"
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