I don't have much time (still 4 lengthy assignments to get done today!) but I just wanted to get my thoughts out about what I'm feeling right now.
Lately I have been so overwhelmed by all the assignments that are required in the el ed major. Between unit planning and assessment plans and the teacher work sample...everything piles up and makes teaching seem like an extraordinarily impossible profession. (With the exception of a few teachers who actually make teaching seem worthwhile and do-able!) Between all the assignments due today and tomorrow I thought I would take an hour to attend the Power of Teaching seminar, today's being presented by Brad Wilcox (I have him for a class and have grown so much in love with him as a teacher!). Plus I definitely needed a boost of optimism about teaching right now.
The seminar was spectacular. Todd Holman, a well-known stained-glass artist, was the topic of the seminar. He overcame struggles with his extreme stuttering much due in thanks to his 2nd grade teacher who encouraged him to express his words through other means (art). After watching a video about Todd, Bro. Wilcox introduced Todd to his 2nd grade teacher-who just so happens to be Bro. Wilcox's mother. They had a touching reunion and then Todd spoke about his thoughts of teachers. He said that he believes in the life to come that teachers will be loved and hugged by all their students. That thought alone made me feel that I was in the right place, the right profession. Admist all the assignments and stresses and doubts that I have seriously had recently about teaching, a glimpse of hope came through the words of this man. I am so grateful that I attended that seminar and was able to see the purpose once again in why I chose this profession. I feel so inadequate and unconfident most times anymore in regards to teaching. It is a hard, very hard profession with much work required. But the thought always comes to mind 'I never said it would be easy, I only said it would be worth it.' I know teaching is worth it!
Now it's back to the library will I will undoubtedly spend the entire afternoon!
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I had Brad Wilcox for a teacher too, and worked with him on a pilot writing program in Granite School District. He's great and very motivating! Teaching IS hard. So much is required and the demands increase constantly by the parents, children, school districts, government, etc. It's especially overwhelming looking at it from where you are - still in school. But once you get your feet wet a little and get your own class, I'm sure you'll fall in love with it even more! It's still hard, but it's worth it! You're going to be great!
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