Thank you, Ms. Johnson for passing this link on. I loved it.
I think it does an amazing job at pointing out 2 factors…one is our preconceived
notions about this generation and the second is what they truly can do and
become. We have to reverse the mind-set
that is out there. We get to work with
this generation every day…we don’t have to “accept” that the negative
stereotypes. We can choose to change
that and instill character, dedication, and work ethic to these kids.
One of the joys of working in elementary schools is that we
get to be so foundational. I think
sometimes when someone achieves something great, they remember those that
taught those last skills in specific ways.
Great athletes remember their high school coaches….engineers remember their
physics teachers….or a dedicated citizen remembers how a high school teacher
cared more about them as a person than “just a student.” We hear those things every day. Why I said elementary is a joy is because we
become a true seamless part of them. We
are so early in the process that they don’t know anything different. They get your best every day, and it becomes
a part of them. It is truly powerful
when you stand back and think about it.
I appreciate you guys…I appreciate how you can turn the
paradigm of this generation on its head….thank you for giving of yourselves in
ways that become a part of someone else in a positive way.
Happy Friday!
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