"What the teacher is, is more important than what he teaches." – Karl Menninger
As educators, we often focus on what we teach, but it’s just as important to reflect on who we are as teachers. We are mentors, counselors, problem-solvers, and cheerleaders. We help students navigate not only academics but also their personal growth, emotional well-being, and future aspirations.
The impact we have isn’t just in the lessons we deliver but in the way we show up for our students every day. Our presence, our values, and our ability to inspire trust and confidence are what truly shape their learning experiences.
Let’s focus on being the kind of teachers who inspire not only through our content but through our character. Here’s to playing all the roles our students need—because it’s who we are that makes the difference!
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Thank you! (I still feel grateful — in fact, I ALWAYS feel grateful, especially around learning.) Gratitude invites all sorts of wonderfulness, like the student who responded to my “thank you” post (https://drprestonslangcompsmhs1617.blogspot.com/2017/06/thank-you.html) with a comment I had to look up on urban dictionary and and years later led to the LITAF podcast