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Dynamic teaching and strong administrative support is the heart of effective schooling in America. There is no higher professional calling in life than the profession of teaching.

I am proud to be a teacher, and I am dedicated to enhancing the quality of the teacher's professional life in the classroom from day-to-day.

It is the cultural birthright of every teacher to enjoy the support services that will enhance the quality of their teaching throughout their career in the classroom.

     Teaching is a very hands-on profession that demands tremendous preparation, thought, and dedication. The follow-through with home work, papers to grade, quizzes,. tests, and standardized testing is often quite tedious and demanding teachers to spend much thought time beyond the hours of the school day.

     Many of my mentors stated that the first step towards wisdom is teaching another person what you know. The art of teaching is just that - teaching all you know to someone else and watching them respond to the information you are giving them. The teacher is the person with the information. The student is the person who wants the information. Thus, what happens when a teacher does not want to give the information or the students do not want to receive the information? The situation is known as daycare.

     Reflecting at the end of each teaching week upon what you have accomplished the previous five days and what needs to be improved is critical to successful teaching. It is important to step away from a situation as intimate as teaching and review how one might have done things differently or how one is going to approach the problem next week.

     Feelings and thoughts drive student behavior. Feelings and thoughts drive teacher behavior. Both students and teachers need to know that there is respect and trust for each other from the first day of school. Only with respect and trust will teachers and students grow stronger through out the school year.

     Schools are about quality teaching. Homes are about quality parenting. Teachers and parents must continue to find heathy avenues for communication on a daily basis to help students grow and stay healthy mentally, emotionally, and physically. I have assembled a series of thoughts, reflections, and insights to motivate teachers and encourage dynamic teaching and learning. I hope you find these helpful in your daily challenges.

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THE Spiritual Sounds From the Child:
Who is Listening and Who is Caring?

Have you ever taught a child, raised a child, or saved the life of a child? LISTENING to that child is the key to being a successful teacher. Have you worked daily with a child on skill development-academics, music, art, dance, drama, or sports? CONNECTING the child with their talent and the teacher within their soul is the key to being a successful teacher Have you experienced a child who was frustrated from the struggle of learning a specific skill? DEMONSTRATING to the child the small steps it takes to be successful is the key to being a successful teacher. Have you discussed with a child the difference between work and play? DISCOVERING the joy in what you do is the key to success, and stressing this awareness is the key to being a successful teacher. Have you ever been impatient with a child's rate of understanding? WAITING PATIENTLY for a child to understand an idea or thought is the key to being a successful teacher. Have you every over-taught a child as if all the answers have been discovered? NOT TEACHING but listening to the child's raw talent from birth is the key to being a successful teacher. Have you ever made a mistake in teaching a child? ASKING A CHILD'S FORGIVENESS can be a most spiritual experience that leads one to finding the key to being a successful teacher. Have you ever just smiled and know you touch a child's soul? SEE THE FACE OF GOD in every child and know that your level of awareness of your spiritual journey with a child is the key to being a successful teacher.