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S - School is a place filled with fun
C - Classrooms welcoming everyone
H - Helping teachers ready to lend a hand
O - Over the moon for Summer to end
O - Open your mind
L - Let the learning begin

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There once was a teacher from Hilton
Who loved learning, and teaching, a TON
His role he thought true,
was making room for  joy. and wonder too
So he taught and learned all life long, dude... it was FUN

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J: journey through human development and coming of self
O: Owning and celebrating multiple genius's that may differ from your own
Y: Your sustained sense of fulfillment and self determination, self-liberation, and self-empowerment as an educator

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Teach students the importance of happiness and joy in their learning and classroom experiences.

Expand on students’ skills they have developed already.

Add to students’ intellect in ways that show students how what they are learning can be applied to the real world.

Create content or lessons that students love and use ways that they learn best.

Help students to discover and build their own identity both in and out of the classroom.

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H-helps learners' learn about themselves and the world around them
E-engages students in their learning
L-longs to make a difference in learners' lives
E-establishes a safe environment for all learners
N-navigates learners to their goals
E-encourages students to make a positive difference in the world

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*Creating engaging lessons and activities within units that students will be interested in.
*Ongoing determination to help students with curriculum and many different life skills.
*Never giving up on a student even in times of struggle. Providing new ways to find joy.
*Thinking about how to connect curriculum to students lives and creating personal connections.  AHA moment!
*Even myself have lightbulb moments from students. I can learn myself from students a new way of thinking.
*Noticing students strengths and weaknesses. How do I highlight and work through them with students.
*Trying to make school a happy and the classroom a safe place!

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My role in the classroom is to create a JOYFUL environment…
Joy is shown through, smiles, laughter, asking questions, being open-minded, wanting to learn and so much more.

Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
I am striving to create a joyful classroom,
I hope you are too.

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I am a...
T- Teach students about the world
E- Embrace diversity
A- Accept everyone for who they are and where they are in their learning
C- Create opportunities where students can explore their genius
H- Help my students learn about their identity
E- Empower my students to take on challenging tasks
R- Relate learning to student's life

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"Teacher of Knowledge,
Extends beyond truth and fact
Review spawns wisdom"