Contemplating a new school year, I realize that one of the true bonuses of teaching arises from the unique opportunity to begin fresh each year. A new set of students, a new set of possibilities. I look forward to the opportunities that await.
I have never bought into the philosophy: “Don’t smile until Christmas break”. What’s up with that? Does someone really believe that there will be any true success with students who are simply afraid or feel absolutely no connection at all? Gaining a student’s respect while keeping standards high creates a much stronger learning environment, both for the student and the teacher.
So tomorrow we begin anew. Who knows what the journey holds, but I definitely look forward to the travel, smiling along the way.
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