Real teachers on how teaching really is. by VERONICA HALL https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd In this section I wanted to add quotes/advice/insight on the world of teaching by actual teachers to help me learn more about my future. All are welcomed to add their input! en-us 2018-09-05 02:19:46 UTC 2018-10-08 16:51:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png On Being a Parent and Teacher vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277827519 "I love my job and I love my students but nothing prepares you for the responsibility you feel for these children for the time they are with you and even beyond.  Once having a family this has become a hard juggling act because I want to give my all to my own students as well as my children.  I take all of it so personally that I wish I knew or had been taught how to balance that better." 

-Holly DelGrosso, Kindergarden]]> 2018-09-05 03:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277827519 On Only having 24 Hours in a Day vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277828138 "You will complete work weekends and before/after work as there is not enough time during the day. Also you must be careful when communicating with parents"

- Sherie Titus, Speech Teacher]]> 2018-09-05 03:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277828138 On Always Being Over Prepared vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277828445 "Know your plan for the day, have more work than you need. Being prepared is one less thing to worry about, remember, downtime is where the train goes off the track."

- Connie Hall, Special Ed IA]]> 2018-09-05 03:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277828445 On What Your Focus Should Be On vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277996337 "It should always be about whats best for the kids but its never about the kids" 

- Stacey Bundens, Primary Special Education ]]> 2018-09-05 14:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277996337 On Reaching Goals vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277997990 " I love knowing I am making a difference. In my world it is the baby steps, not the test scores. You are never doing this alone! A strong team and work ethics will get you far!"

-Essie Carter, Multiple Disabilities Teacher (Autism focus) ]]> 2018-09-05 14:32:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/277997990 On the Idea of A "Student" vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278000777 “New teachers should know to throw your idea of a student out the window. Most of us I think base this idea on ourselves as students, and you are in for a wakeup call when you meet all the different students that exist. You have to figure out what makes each student tick in order to reach them and expand their education. You can’t operate based on what you did or how you behaved as a student. I made this mistake.”

-MaryRuth Hart, Elementary ESOL Teacher]]> 2018-09-05 14:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278000777 On Being Flexible vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278002630 "Teaching 6-12 year olds keeps you young. Always in their state of mind. ALL learning can be fun. You are the leader that can make each lesson fun and engaging for the kids. You should be flexible. It’s often easier to say yes and just do it. Than say no. And then spend even more time fighting what is going to happen anyway. Teaching your subject is only part of your role in school. Examples - Committees, Patrol Sponsor, bus duty, lock down drills, wellness liaison, plan School wide events like volleyball games against other schools, Fun Run, Field Days, etc etc etc"

-Josh Antoncic, Elementary Physical Education]]> 2018-09-05 14:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278002630 On Being a "Professional" vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278007349 "I wish I knew how society views teachers as a “less than” profession.  I love what I do but it’s hard to be demonized for working hard, earning a masters’ degree, and expecting to be paid. "

-Erin Siwert, Elementary Ed/Librarian ]]> 2018-09-05 14:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278007349 On Student Success vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278019674 "I love when I catch my students use what they learned in unstructured social settings.
I learned that the outcome of the student success is not always what you wish for or expect but you always have to be grateful for their success."

-Soo Kim, Special ED
]]> 2018-09-05 15:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278019674 On the Challenges of Teaching vhall003 https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278028981 "The education field is not exactly what I dreamed it would be; there are many challenges that you won’t understand until you are knee deep in it, and it can be hard. Very hard at times. I just remember that I am blessed to have the chance to bring hope to the children I see each day, and that often, I may be the only positive thing in their lives that day. I am a music teacher and MUSIC IS IMPORTANT, but they are more important than the music."

-Jeremiah Tyler, Elementary Music Teacher]]> 2018-09-05 15:21:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vhall003/es5ynm35assd/wish/278028981