Impressive level of insight, persistence, patience, and maturity. Something that is in short supply these days, especially in the most recent few generations (“kids these days!”). However, given what I know about being a high achiever with CrossFit, you fit the archetype well. Keep it up and I hope some of it will rub off on your students and colleagues.
Corey, thanks for compliment. Everyday I'd say the teachers in my school do a decent job of showing up to fight the good fight. The students eventually get it, it just takes time. I always believe THAT kid is the one who just picks up on the lessons a little bit slower than most.
Thank you for sharing this insightful article. To see what a teacher like yourself faces daily is jaw dropping, but not surprising. I can only imagine what it is like for a teacher trying to teach English, Math, or Civics must face.
You clearly have a lot of faith in what you are trying to do and you have been blessed to follow through on it. Although I am sure it crosses your mind to say the hell with this, you don’t.
Change does not come easily. Never stop.
There are a lot of people rooting for you to win this battle.
Appreciate the support! I probably don't do a good enough job of highlighting this, and its something that I plan to work on and incorporate. For every kid that is that big of a pain in my ass, there's about ten more moments in my day that remind why this job can be so damn fun, and meaningful. Part of the the fun is seeing how well I do in keeping my cool - sometimes I lose that battle frequently - but I always get to reflect and try and get a bit better. THAT kid, is always going to be there in one form or another, this simply a matter of learning how to get better at dealing with them.
Impressive level of insight, persistence, patience, and maturity. Something that is in short supply these days, especially in the most recent few generations (“kids these days!”). However, given what I know about being a high achiever with CrossFit, you fit the archetype well. Keep it up and I hope some of it will rub off on your students and colleagues.
Corey, thanks for compliment. Everyday I'd say the teachers in my school do a decent job of showing up to fight the good fight. The students eventually get it, it just takes time. I always believe THAT kid is the one who just picks up on the lessons a little bit slower than most.
Thank you for sharing this insightful article. To see what a teacher like yourself faces daily is jaw dropping, but not surprising. I can only imagine what it is like for a teacher trying to teach English, Math, or Civics must face.
You clearly have a lot of faith in what you are trying to do and you have been blessed to follow through on it. Although I am sure it crosses your mind to say the hell with this, you don’t.
Change does not come easily. Never stop.
There are a lot of people rooting for you to win this battle.
Good luck and God speed.
Appreciate the support! I probably don't do a good enough job of highlighting this, and its something that I plan to work on and incorporate. For every kid that is that big of a pain in my ass, there's about ten more moments in my day that remind why this job can be so damn fun, and meaningful. Part of the the fun is seeing how well I do in keeping my cool - sometimes I lose that battle frequently - but I always get to reflect and try and get a bit better. THAT kid, is always going to be there in one form or another, this simply a matter of learning how to get better at dealing with them.