About Me
Hey everyone! I am a fourth grade school teacher who "LoVeS" children! I hope to have some of my own one day. :-) Teaching is such a rewarding profession, and I love every minute of it! Seeing my children's faces/smiles is the highlight of my day. They are the reason I absolutely love my job! Just a brief description of who I am..."I was born the first moment a question leaped from the mouth of a child. I am Socrates, exciting the youth of Athens to discover new ideas through the use of questions. I am Annie Sullivan, tapping out the secrets of the universe into the outstretched hand of Helen Keller. I am Marva Collins, fighting for every child's right to an education. I am Mary McCloud Bethune, building a great college for my people, using orange crates for desks. I am Bel Kaufman, struggling to go "Up" the "Down" Staircase. The names of those people who have practiced my profession ring like a hall of fame for humanity...Booker T. Washington, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Leo Buscaglia, and Moses. I am also those whose names and faces have long been forgotten, but whose lessons and character will always be remembered in the accomplishments of their students. I have wept for joy over graduations of former students, and stood with head bowed in grief and confusion by graves dug too soon for bodies far too young. Throughout the course of a day I have been called upon to be an actor, friend, nurse and doctor, coach, finder of lost articles, money lender, taxi driver, psychologist, substitute parent, salesman, politician, and the keeper of the faith. A doctor is allowed to usher life into the world in one magic moment. I am allowed to see that life is reborn each day with new questions, ideas, and friendships. An architect knows that if he/she builds with care, his structure may stand for centuries. A teacher knows that if he/she builds with love and truth, what he/she builds will last forever. I am a warrior, daily doing battle against peer pressure, negativity, fear, conformity, prejudice, ignorance, and apathy. But I have great allies': intelligence, curiosity, individuality, creativity, faith, love, and laughter all rush to my banner with indomitable support."
