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Nice break

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Each one, teach one.

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There are so many things I love about teaching. I love getting students curious about language. I love watching them grow into young adults, and I love helping them find some enjoyment during these formative years of their lives. I'm proud to be part of this noble profession and thankful to be a part of this faculty at Cross Keys!

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I'm Thankful.

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I count it an honor to be able to be around and teach young adults! This is a special place to me, I've walked these halls many years ago (CK class of 1997) NEVER did I think I'd come back as an educator, I love my job and the daily chance to spread CK PRIDE!! These children are AMAZING I am indeed BLESSED!!

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Friday has arrived in ALL of its splendor!

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Friday has arrived in ALL of its splendor!

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I enjoy teaching because it is always amazing to see how far students come from the beginning of the year to the end… knowing that it doesn’t happen without YOU!

Have a Fantastic Friday!

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What I enjoy most about working in a school is the energy I get from the students. Their youth, spontaneity, experiences, and culture make me feel enriched.

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What I love most about this profession is the opportunity to be a part of the growth of individuals rather it’s academically or other, young or old! The joy of bright lights, firsts, eye openers, awe!

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The students! Also my coworkers, especially all the people in the social studies department :)

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What I enjoy most about teaching is the growth of the kids, especially my middle school babies who didn't think they would make it this far but are THRIVING! LOVE IT!

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Teaching is truly a work of heART! ☺️

For me, some of the most enjoyable parts of teaching (especially at Cross Keys) are:

knowing the current lingo because the kids will keep us updated 😂

colleagues with common values

creative freedom to design content that is relevant for our students

connecting with students on a personal level and witnessing them grow academically and emotionally

creating a supportive/inclusive safe space for them to experiment with ideas, ask questions, and understand their strengths and interests

being a life-long learner, ready to learn and adapt to new situations

supporting students as they set and achieve goals, overcome challenges, and gain resilience from failure

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I'm sure many have heard the saying "Teaching is a Work of Heart". That's very true to me. I'm a child of educators and learning has always been a part of who I am. I am one that has always been service-focused. Seeing people grow, learn, find and walk in their purpose is fulfilling. Happy Thanksgiving Break everyone :-)

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Good job teachers! Let's celebrate!!!!!

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What I love most about working in a school is the ability to influence the lives of the people around me both students and staff alike. It takes special people to do this work and I love getting to work with change agents for a living.

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It is happy to see students making progress in their academic growth.

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I love teaching because it’s all about seeing students grow, overcome challenges, and shine. It’s the good stuff

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Well well well... here we are at Friday!

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Well well well... here we are at Friday!

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Now watch this week is going to fly by! So being my 1st year of teaching, I'm loving all of my students and how hilarious they are. I have some great kids and work with some good folks too. ***still thinking about that cabbage, pork stew, and peas&rice-I need a refillllllll....*sings refill* ***

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It is amazing watching the growth of our babies from the first day of 9th Grade until the last day of 12th Grade. Two shades of Green - does that me twice the opportunity??

Wishing everyone a SAFE, HEALTHY and HAPPY Thanksgiving!

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I’m grateful that I’m WONDERFUL

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Happy to be part of CrossKeys Family. I am enjoying teaching the big Kids as I enjoyed teaching the little ones. Happy Thanksgiving to you all.

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What I enjoy most about working in a school are the both the students and staff! Being able to serve our students and provide them a nurturing and comforting space is important to me. I can't wait to start teaching (loading..) !!

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Children are a reward and a privilege that require nurturing and guidance to grow into healthy, thriving human beings. The children are our purpose for being in education and there are many components.

I love being in a space where I can interact with the students. I enjoy encouraging them and lifting their spirits.

We must lead by example and emit positive energy. The children are listening and watching what we do and say!

Lead by example!

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I enjoy giving students opportunities to create in the classroom.

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What I enjoy most about teaching is how personalized I can make our time in the clasroom. There is no one-size-fits-all way to teaching nor learning, so I love the flexibility of being able to make lessons work for me and the students individually. Having our own little improv show every now and then in class makes us all a bit happier :)

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What I enjoy most about teaching my students is having the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. Being able to offer them tools for their future as whole people! Happy Thanksgiving!

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I love teaching because every day is different. We meet students at different stages of development, tackle new challenges, and face fresh learning experiences with them. Seeing the growth in students is what warms my heart the most. Helping them realize their potential and watching them execute it is a beautiful thing!

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I love teaching, interacting, helping, and being a part of my students’ journey!!

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I love teaching because I learn with my students too. What I appreciate most about teaching is when my students reach the level of expressing their own ideas about the subject they are being taught. My valuable moments when they greet me in the hallways and give me a beautiful smile.

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My favorite part of teaching is seeing the students have their light bulb moments, and watching the MLs become more confident in their English and more comfortable asking questions.

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Students realizing that our lessons goes beyond school, but life lessons. 

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Students realizing that our lessons goes beyond school, but life lessons. 

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What I enjoy most about teaching, is the ability to help each student grow. I love creating memorable moments inside and outside the classroom that they will talk about for years to come!

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Something beautiful!😁😁😁

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Teaching has been a journey, but I’m ready to retire!  

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Teaching has been a journey, but I’m ready to retire!  

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My favorite thing about teaching is the opportunity I get to build relationships with students and impact change in their lives. Nothing feels greater than planting a seed for a child that diverts a path of pain to one of purpose. My grandma always says "if you can impact ONE life you have done your job for the day." What an incredible gift to have this opportunity for 90 or more kids DAILY. The days and moments are super hard, but when you get that email, or update, or professional recommendation request from a former student it fills you in ways that many things in life cannot. Add up the number of kids you have taught in your career and watch your heart fill with gratitude! Ihttps://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?subtitle=en

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I like working at a school because I feel I am of service to my community. I find it’s important to provide a voice to some who are otherwise voiceless and facilitate important communication.

Representation is also important and that’s why I like working at CK the most.

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What I enjoy most...creating connections with staff members, students and parents as well as all of the AHA moments!

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I like the energy from the students. I really love and enjoy talking the following people that have been here since my first year (2005) when I weighed 165 lbs : Dr. Zhou, Ms. Vax, Mr. Green, Ms. Tonn, Ms. Raby-Davis, Ms. Okonkwo, Mr. Radford, Mr. E, Mr. Smiley, and Coach Banks. I also like when they have fried chicken in the cafeteria for lunch.

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I am thankful for everything-teaching is truly my dream job! Helping kids create/reach their goals and grow into amazing, successful adults never gets old. I'm never bored, I learn new stuff everyday and I work with the best teachers in Dekalb (Georgia? The world?!). It’s the best!

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I’m an enjoying getting to know the kind, thoughtful, and supportive staff members here at CK. This kind of energy makes it easier to come in and do what needs to be done for the success of the student body. Thank you all!

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It's hard to narrow it down at CK, but I've had the chance to follow the 11th-grade class with different subjects for the last 3 years, and seeing the growth of my ML students is an incredible feeling. Our 12th-grade AVID students are also starting to get admission decisions and scholarships, and it is so great to see their hard work paying off! Not to mention getting to work with some of my most favorite people and friends every day. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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I love the connections that we make with our students. I also love the colleaguiality that we have as a faculty.

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The thing I enjoy most about “teaching” is all the stuff that’s not teaching. Mentoring, guiding, comforting, advocating, encouraging, and building relationships with our awesome students! 🤍