1. A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength.
"Come with a positive attitude. We are what we make of it!"
2. Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
"Keep it professional. Settle your anger outside of a meeting. Nobody's perfect."
3. Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
"We are all experts... None of us ARE experts. Be humble to each other."
4. Spouting off before listening to facts is both shameful and foolish. The first person to speak in court sounds right- until the cross-examination begins.
"Listen to each other. Weigh all options put on the table. Consider options."
5. Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
"Be thoughtful in your opinions and communication. Treat each other with high regard."
6. Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
"We are all strong personalities. We will not always get our way. Settle opposing opinions with simplicity and fairness and then embrace it."
7. A mediocre teacher tells. A good teacher explains. A great teacher demonstrates. A rare teacher inspires.
"A lot of people can come in, be given an outline of what to teach, and do their best at explaining concepts. Use the gift you have been blessed with to inspire children to want to learn and gain wisdom through meaningful discourse and passion."
8. They may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
"I was told once that I was the most important person in one of my student's life. I superseded mom, dad, cousin, whomever... and this student was my biggest pain. But I talked to him with respect and out of love, something he didn't get at home. You never know how much you can and will affect others, especially when you least expect it."
9. Don't let the tasks of the work make you forget what you are doing the tasks for.
"With everything administration and NVACS puts on us to do for paperwork and deadlines, it is hard to not feel completely overwhelmed and drained. Don't forget what is most important, why you are a teacher. Our students don't see behind the scenes of the hard work we do, but they do see what we do in front of them."
10. The payoff makes the path worth it!
"Everything you do in your efforts is for a purpose. Every step of the way in teaching is building a pathway for students to be successful. Enjoy the process!"
"Come with a positive attitude. We are what we make of it!"
2. Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
"Keep it professional. Settle your anger outside of a meeting. Nobody's perfect."
3. Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor.
"We are all experts... None of us ARE experts. Be humble to each other."
4. Spouting off before listening to facts is both shameful and foolish. The first person to speak in court sounds right- until the cross-examination begins.
"Listen to each other. Weigh all options put on the table. Consider options."
5. Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction.
"Be thoughtful in your opinions and communication. Treat each other with high regard."
6. Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents.
"We are all strong personalities. We will not always get our way. Settle opposing opinions with simplicity and fairness and then embrace it."
7. A mediocre teacher tells. A good teacher explains. A great teacher demonstrates. A rare teacher inspires.
"A lot of people can come in, be given an outline of what to teach, and do their best at explaining concepts. Use the gift you have been blessed with to inspire children to want to learn and gain wisdom through meaningful discourse and passion."
8. They may forget what you say, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
"I was told once that I was the most important person in one of my student's life. I superseded mom, dad, cousin, whomever... and this student was my biggest pain. But I talked to him with respect and out of love, something he didn't get at home. You never know how much you can and will affect others, especially when you least expect it."
9. Don't let the tasks of the work make you forget what you are doing the tasks for.
"With everything administration and NVACS puts on us to do for paperwork and deadlines, it is hard to not feel completely overwhelmed and drained. Don't forget what is most important, why you are a teacher. Our students don't see behind the scenes of the hard work we do, but they do see what we do in front of them."
10. The payoff makes the path worth it!
"Everything you do in your efforts is for a purpose. Every step of the way in teaching is building a pathway for students to be successful. Enjoy the process!"