What is your WHY? by Amy Sellars https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7 What made you become a teacher? Or.... Why are you still teaching? OR.... Why are you a teacher at Lamoni Community Schools? en-us 2020-03-04 23:11:08 UTC 2025-02-22 14:13:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f937-2640.png I'm still teaching because I still enjoy working with kids. https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455737792 2020-03-06 14:00:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455737792 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455738548 I want to make a difference in the lives of young children.]]> 2020-03-06 14:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455738548 I wanted to help and reach out and care for those who need it most. https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455738708 I'm still teaching because I care about kids.
I'm still teaching here because we truly have great kids in Lamoni.

]]> 2020-03-06 14:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455738708 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455739440 I want to continue to make a difference in the lives of students.]]> 2020-03-06 14:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455739440 I enjoy working with small children and want to be involved in their lives in hopefully a positive way. I am now addicted to watching their growth and their positive energy. I LOVE LAMONI!! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455740933 2020-03-06 14:04:16 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455740933 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455741517 I love watching students when the light bulb lights up in their head and they get what we teaching!

]]> 2020-03-06 14:05:02 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455741517 I wanted to make a positive impact in the lives of children. https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742088 2020-03-06 14:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742088 I graduated from Lamoni, I grew up in Lamoni, and I wanted to contribute to my hometown and community. The generic answer of "I LOVE KIDS" was always a factor, but after digging deeper, its definitely more than a love of kids. https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742109 2020-03-06 14:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742109 This Pirate! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742571 2020-03-06 14:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742571 I want to share my love of science with the next generation! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742607 I love teaching in Lamoni because we have the best students and staff!]]> 2020-03-06 14:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742607 My Why jmckinney9 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742782 I like to see students learn new things and become confident in their learning.  ]]> 2020-03-06 14:06:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742782 My Why https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742968 I became a teacher because I had a lot of exceptional teachers growing up who were my role models. 
I am still teaching because I enjoy working with students. ]]> 2020-03-06 14:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455742968 Why https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743077 I became a teacher because I felt that making a difference was more important than getting a big paycheck.  Yes, I do have second thoughts.

]]> 2020-03-06 14:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743077 I became a teacher after surrendering to "You ought to be a teacher" that I had been told since a child. https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743087 2020-03-06 14:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743087 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743110 I wanted to help children with mental health issues before they had them.]]> 2020-03-06 14:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743110 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743508 I became a teacher because I had a couple terrible elementary teachers...and I wanted no child to EVER feel the way those two made me feel. ]]> 2020-03-06 14:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743508 Why https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743570 I teach because I enjoy being around joyful and authentic kids.]]> 2020-03-06 14:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743570 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743655 Lamoni is home.  I enjoy seeing the kids learning different things and making an impact in their lives. ]]> 2020-03-06 14:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455743655 I became a teacher to make a difference in the lives of others. I am still passionate about what I do. Why am I here? Because southern Iowa is one of the best places on earth! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744569 2020-03-06 14:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744569 I enjoy working with small children and want to be involved in their lives in hopefully a positive way. I am now addicted to watching their growth and their positive energy. I LOVE LAMONI!! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744799 2020-03-06 14:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744799 still teaching because... kids say hilarious things...it can lift your spirits and make you realize that the things that seem huge to you are not that big of a deal- just enjoy the caterpillar in the chrysalis for heaven's sake! https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744810 2020-03-06 14:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744810 Why nsilver1 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744974 Because I have great knowledge to impart to the world... and I enjoy teaching kids.]]> 2020-03-06 14:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455744974 https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455748134 Because I like a little crazy in my life.]]> 2020-03-06 14:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/asellars6/c8b4yae9u4q7/wish/455748134