Comments on: Where Will You Be One Year From Today?

By: Bernice Victor-Smith

Bernice Victor-Smith — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:33:20 +0000

Given the opportunity to make a difference in a child’s life even though many times, more often that not, we do not ever see that difference. We are faced with the opportunity each and every day while working with students at all levels, I think the question should be rather that where will YOU be…the question should be how will you be making a difference in a positive way for a student? Bernice Victor-Smith

By: Connie Z

Connie Z — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:34:18 +0000

Having come to education later in life as a “fourth career” (being a mon included in the first three!), I have always wanted to feel like I am making a differnece with students. I believe in the past 10 years that I have done that and I have a great sense of satisfaction. Looking ahead a year, I can see that I must “step up” my technology skills in order to be more “savvy” when it comes to helping students succeed. I don’t like to admit that it is necessary and I still believe that creating meaningful relationships one on one is the most important contribution that we make as teachers. But children now expect more and being able to create meaningful relationships depends on them believing in us and our ability to reach them where they are. So I plan to create a resource base that I can share and a willingness to learn right along with them at their level. By doing this, it helps keep me feeling “young” even when my body feels old!!

By: Rosa

Rosa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:37:59 +0000

Even though life events are unpredictable, a year from now I hope to be more knowledgeable so I can provide my students with the support they need to succeed in the 21Th century. The Education Field needs professionals, truly passionate people, who can motivate students to develop a love for knowledge. I will be very happy to motivate as many students as I can in that direction….

By: Rebeccca

Rebeccca — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:01:08 +0000

A year from now I see myself more knowledgeable about the content my students need to learn, the reading and writing strategies that will help them succeed and the technology that will help them achieve in the years to come. I believe that I must continue learning to truely teach my students everything they need to learn, in and out of the classroom. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed and I plan on working with the collegues in the district to find a way to reach that potential.