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Adults have many of the same feelings as you…we get sad and anxious and happy in many of the same ways you do (even if we don’t show it the same way). Be kind. Be gentle. With us and with each other (and most importantly, yourselves).

Also…I am in awe of each and every one of you and the lives you are already living. I can’t believe how much you know and how much you’ve done, and everything I do (including taking your phones) I do because I love and value you. You are going to do amazing things.

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When things aren't going well for me outside of school, it's hard to show up. It's hard to smile. It's hard to teach. So when you're going through things I get it. It's happening with us too:/

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How much it matters to me that you have the best lesson possible. I really want you to have the best.

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How much it matters to me that you have the best lesson possible. I really want you to have the best.

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We share many of the same feelings as you, even if we don't always admit it.

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We share many of the same feelings as you, even if we don't always admit it.

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We look forward to breaks, days off, and early dismissals, just as much as you do. We feel pressure from external forces, just like you do (family, supervisors, friends, etc.). We have off days and submit things late sometimes, just like you do. We laugh at silly things we see in the classroom throughout the day, just like you do. Don't feel shy to speak and connect with your teachers as humans and be real.

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Teaching is a very personal experience – we are all doing our best to get to know each other and to make sure everyone's needs are met, staff and students alike. Being honest with each other about what we need (and practicing empathy when those needs are not always met on either end) makes us that much better together.

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You may not know it by looking at me, but I've struggled with depression and anxiety for many years. I tend to be very hard on myself and feel like I'm not where I'm supposed to be at this stage in my life. I've faced some difficult life challenges and sometimes it's hard to get through them. All that being said, coming to work every day and seeing my students succeed gives me a sense of purpose. Always remember that giving the most of yourself in service to others has a way of making things better, and never judge a book by its cover.

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You succeeding is the thing that makes me happiest. 

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You succeeding is the thing that makes me happiest. 

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I know it might not always seem like it -- when I'm taking your phone, or telling you to get to work, or demanding a pass when you are late to class. But I do all of these things because I want you to do well, learn what you need to learn here, and go out into the world ready to do anything you want to do.

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We work hard every day to give you the best in our classes and it is very sad to see little interest from you. Teachers also have problems at home, however we always try to be as happy and positive as possible for you.

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We work hard every day to give you the best in our classes and it is very sad to see little interest from you. Teachers also have problems at home, however we always try to be as happy and positive as possible for you.

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That we learn from them and with them every single day and consider them our kids once they are part of our community. We want the best possible outcomes for them and we miss you when you aren't in school and worry about you when you are sad - you are all so much more than a test score or a grade

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We haven't always been adults....we were teenagers just like you! So we get what it's like to have conflicts with friends, to not get along with parents/guardians, want to move out of your parent's house, breaking up with a significant other, questioning your identity & place in this world, worrying about the future, etc.

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we spend so much of our time with you that you are important parts of our day. we tell stories about you at home, we think about you after you graduate, we miss you when you're not in our classes anymore..

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I hate testing as much as they do. I didn't become a teacher to test you.

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I go through family struggles every day. I just don't show it at work because I want the school day to be about your goal making and learning. Sometimes when students wave hi or ask me a question, it makes my day better. 

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I go through family struggles every day. I just don't show it at work because I want the school day to be about your goal making and learning. Sometimes when students wave hi or ask me a question, it makes my day better. 

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Staff thinks about you when we have time off, summers, weekends. It's how we are! We always hope you are safe and doing well. 

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Staff thinks about you when we have time off, summers, weekends. It's how we are! We always hope you are safe and doing well. 

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i also struggle to stay motivated and not let my anxiety take control of my daily life. i'm learning as well.
here's your two quick reminders: you are stronger than you think.
your healing process is not linear. it is okay to have bad days.

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Who we are as people is separate from the content we teach.

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Who we are as people is separate from the content we teach.

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It's okay and totally normal to have classes that are difficult or content that just feels really frustrating, boring, etc. However, that does not mean that the teacher is also those adjectives. Take the time to get to know your teachers! Even from those classes you may not like.

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I wish students knew that refuse to let outside factors affect my ability to be a professional and I wish they could learn from that because one small thing can ruin their day

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I wish my students knew how much time it takes to plan lessons that are fun and enjoyable. I also wish they knew the lengths I go to - to make sure that we all have fun.

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I am expected to teach in a much different way than I was taught

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I am expected to teach in a much different way than I was taught

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I'm not super old, but I was my student's age 15 years ago, which is a considerable amount of time. Aside from that, in those 15 years, the world and the classrooms in it have changed. When I was in school, the access to technology and information, the structure of a school day, and even the way my teachers got away with treating me has changed dramatically. A lot of that stays with a person, especially as it pertains to how they feel their class or teaching career should be run or operate. I wish my students knew that as I am teaching them, I am unlearning my past. Please have patience. -Mr. Pensa

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That when they randomly pop into my thoughts, I say a prayer for their safety.

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I am only in my second year of teaching with my license and 4th overall, and while I can do a lot of things well, there is still a long list of things I can improve on. I wish I were further along in my career to provide them a better education, and I sometimes feel guilty that while they are learning from me, I am learning from them and every single day will prepare me for future classrooms and future students. -Mr. Pensa

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No one is out to get you, and everything we do is out of love, respect and caring for you 

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No one is out to get you, and everything we do is out of love, respect and caring for you 

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that I want the best for them every single day

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that I want the best for them every single day

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that some days I'm also struggling to get motivated and really don't want to teach or talk to anyone

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how much it matters to me that they feel safe and welcomed in my classroom