10 reasons to become a teacher

Wondering why you should become a teacher? Ask a teacher and you’ll get lots of great reasons! Here are ten reasons to get you started.

1. TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
When just one child’s life has been altered positively because of you, you’ve can feel proud that you have made a difference.

2. TO HAVE THE SUMMER OFF
It’s one of the perks of being a teacher. Each year is a new experience that can be met after a little rest and relaxation.

3. TO IGNITE THE FIRE
Pass your passion on to children and watch their curiosity catch fire.

4. TO FIND SUCCESS
Watching students succeed at simple or complex tasks is an experience you can be a part of every day. Every student has the opportunity to succeed, no matter how small the goal.

5. TO BE VIRTUOUS
You might get to be the only presence of kindness, patience, or understanding in a student’s life each the day.

6. TO AFFECT THE FUTURE
Influence the next generation by sharing your knowledge. You are the leader of your classroom, and with that power comes responsibility and opportunity to shape minds and ideas.

7. TO BE GLOBAL
Help today’s youth find beauty and respect for diversity.

8. TO HAVE JOB SECURITY
Once you have met the requirements to become a teacher and have proven your success, it’s steady work. Teachers are in demand!

9. TO BE A GOOD CITIZEN
Serve the youth of your community and country by contributing your time and talents. Help students understand their full potential.

10. TO STAY YOUNG
Being with students all day helps teachers of any age stay connected to current events and trends. Students are creative and energetic creatures that will keep you on your toes. You’ll find something to make you laugh every day.

from The Apple

Arizona Science Center

My Second Annual Field Trip to the Arizona Science Center with the Fifth Grade at Quentin Elementary School.

Here are some pictures.

IRON Girl Marathon

Congratulations Girls! You have run a 5K marathon! How does it feel to be a champion?

I hope everyone had a blast during the 2007 GOTR season! I loved coaching Girls on the Run! See you next time!

Here are you pictures from Iron Girl

Girls on the Run...

... is so much fun!

Girls, we have only a few practices left! Let's step up and kick some butt! Figuratively, of course. Our 5K marathon is only a few weeks away and I've heard a lot of you say you're nervous. What are you going to do about it? You have everything you need to succeed!

Remember when I took all those pictures?

HERE they are. Enjoy!

"Educating and preparing girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.

A New Year

Welcome to 5th Grade!

Check out the Classroom...

Field Trip Day

My first ever field trip as a teacher! Single-handedly, I managed to get approval for, plan, schedule, arrange, organize, orchestrate, assemble, and pull off our fifth grade field trip to the Arizona Science Center; and it was a total blast! The final count: 120 students, 28 chaperones, 5 teachers. We watched an awesome movie in the IMAX theater about the human body, then we ate lunch out on the grass, and finally we explored the Investigation area. We made it through the day without any major behavior issues, we arrived and departed (mostly) on time, we didn’t lose or hurt anyone, and we all had fun.

Click HERE to see some pictures!