https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0 Spring 2022 Session A: Arizona State University en-us 2022-02-06 17:58:08 UTC 2022-02-06 19:29:54 UTC hello@padlet.com mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031683668 I want to find a mentor that I can truly relate to and connect with. That being said, I would like my mentor to be a woman that has at least five years of experience as an educator. It is important to me that this educator leads her classroom and her students with love, grace, and compassion. I want to learn from an educator whose heart and passion is in everything that they do for their students and their school.]]> 2022-02-06 18:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031683668 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031690432 I have always been described as having a "heart of a child". I plan to use this attribute to create a fun environment for my students. I believe that my caring attitude will give the ability to create a safe space for each individual that steps into my classroom. I also believe that my loving nature will help my students feel welcomed and appreciated each day. I want to offer my best to each student, no matter how difficult they have been labeled by previous educators or their own parents; every student will have space for love in my classroom. ]]> 2022-02-06 18:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031690432 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031699340 If I do not give the best to myself, I will not be able to give the best to my students. I will regularly check in with myself and make sure that I am getting everything I need out of my daily life. I will take care of me by allowing myself to have fun with everything I do. I will take care of my mind by reading my favorite and writing as thoughts flood my brain. I will take care of my soul by meditating, praying, and setting intentional goals for myself and my career. Lastly, I will take care of my body by allowing it to rest on my days off so that I can give them my all when I come back every Monday morning.]]> 2022-02-06 18:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031699340 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031710048 My passion in life is love and care for others. One of the biggest personal values that I hold is the importance of being kind to everyone, regardless of whether or not they are kind to me. I believe that the people that present themselves as hard to love, need the most of it. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to empathize in any given moment. Offering a shoulder to lean on or an ear to listen to someone in their time of need is one my favorite things to do. My main goal in my life is be a positive influence on others. I want to be a light in someone's life and give them the opportunity to learn how to be a light in their own one day.]]> 2022-02-06 18:36:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031710048 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031739046 It is important to believe in yourself and your capabilities, even in times of struggle and confusion. I want to take each obstacle I will face in my career and turn it into an opportunity to grow and to be better than I was before. I will continue to work hard and expand my knowledge by remaining open and curious for new experiences.]]> 2022-02-06 19:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031739046 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031744782 I have always been very fond of daily planners and online calendars to keep me focused on what I need to complete each day. I think it is important to use a planner not only to remind you of important dates and deadlines, but also to set up your intentional goals for the day, week, and month. I will use my plans to decide what I would like to accomplish each day in order to set positive intentions for myself and my students.]]> 2022-02-06 19:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031744782 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031750248 My plan is to make a positive influence, not only in my classroom, but in education as a whole. I know that I alone cannot make this happen, but I can be one stepping stone to get the conversation started. Educating young minds is extremely important and should only be done by those that are truly passionate about it. Educators should be kind, caring, and considerate of people from all walks of life. I want to ensure that my classroom is a classroom that students feel safe to be who they are and that they carry that peace with them wherever they go in life.]]> 2022-02-06 19:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031750248 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031755495 I do not believe that being frightened of losing a job will make me a better teacher. I will be a better teacher if I use all of my energy to teach my students and to provide them with the education that they deserve to have. ]]> 2022-02-06 19:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031755495 mnsmiths https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031758027 Being an elementary school teacher will give me the ability to turn lesson plans into fun activities for my students to enjoy. I will be able to teach creatively and allow my students to truly enjoy learning and expanding their minds. ]]> 2022-02-06 19:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mnsmiths/rlooclxvscsuy4f0/wish/2031758027