Celebrate!

One of the many joys of teaching is getting to celebrate the  accomplishments of your students.  Whether it's a student struggling in math and finally passing that unit four test or seeing their eyes overflow with understanding when they pull the rope on the pulley.

But I also like to revel in their accomplishments outside of the classroom walls...

I love getting to be there when one of my students scores a touchdown or gets runner-up in a beauty pageant.  Being a teacher is the toughest job I have ever had (and I h have had dozens), but it has also been the most rewarding.  Getting to celebrate with my students both in and out of the classroom has been one of those rewards.

I type this part as I sit backstage at our local beauty pageant and watch some of my students, old and new, boldly step out on stage and give it their all.   (My wonderful wife is taking the pictures backstage.)
My students are seeing me outside of school and they know that they are important to me.  They know that someone, other than those that should, cares about them.

A teacher should always encourage within the classroom, but don't forget to encourage outside of it also.

Until next time...

Mr. A

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