What Teacher's Make

[historyteach]

This was sent to me this morning. It's amazing how things come just when you need them.

WHAT TEACHERS MAKE

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education.
He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who
decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"

He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers:
"Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach."
To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher, Susan.
Be honest. What do you make?"

Susan, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied,
"You want to know what I make?

* "I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
* I make a C+ feel like the winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
* I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall in absolute silence.

"You want to know what I make?

* I make kids wonder.
* I make them question.
* I make them criticize.
* I make them apologize and mean it.
* I make them write.
* I make them read, read, read.

I make them show all their work in math and perfect their final drafts in English.
I make them understand that if you have the brains, and follow your heart,
and if someone ever tries to judge you by what you make, you must pay no
attention because they just didn't learn."
Susan paused and then continued. "You want to know what I make? '
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.' What do you make?"

THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER YOU KNOW.
(And everyone on your mailing list, for that matter).

THERE IS MUCH TRUTH IN THAT STATEMENT.
"Teachers make every other profession possible!"

"A good thing to remember, a better thing to do. . .Work with the construction gang, not with the wrecking crew!"

Shalom!

[roses2005]

Hi Teach,
Im so glad you posted this message.
I am not a teacher, however I do have the utmost respect for them.
My son is Five years old, in kindergarten. I cannot believe how he has progressed this past year. I have observed some of his classes, and I would say Kindergarten is probablly one of the hardest grades to teach. These teachers are molding them into little young adults. Because I couldnt cut the apron strings, my son didnt go to preschool. I regretted it at first, but now, you would never know. He is so smart, and I am so proud of him. Teachers make this world go round!Thats my opinion!
So hats off to all those hard working teaches out there, and thank you for loving our children!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jennifer

[indigo]

Amen to that.

[OVERIT]

I do thank God for my children's teachers. There have been some good ones and there have been some GREAT ones, that each mad a difference in my child's life. Salute to teachers everywhere.

xoxoxoxo

Ang

[PlanoTexican]

Thanks to ALL the teachers out there.

I once had a teacher named Mrs. Berry that refused to let me fail. I hated school with all of my heart.

This one English teacher tried and tried to get me to take school more seriously. She would ask what is it going to take to get you to work harder and show your potential? Why can’t you find a book to read that interests you?

Is there anything that you read that you enjoy? I said the only thing that I read are Hot Rod Magazines. She said fine do your book reports on Hot Rod Magazine.

I did, I scored an A+. At that moment I got it!

The rest of that year I did all my book reports on Hot Rod Magazine. That started me on my way to being a prolific reader. I can read and understand technical manuals at a rate that allows me to learn about any subject that interests me.

I taught myself Windows and then AutoCad by reading the manuals. I also taught myself to use machine tools, and how to program machine tools. This allowed me to start my own business that has kept my employed for over fifteen years now. I have learned almost everything that I know by reading up on the subject.

It allowed me to get into what ever mechanical field that I wanted to. When I would get interested in a field, before I went to a job interview, I would read up on the job skills required for the position. When the interview would start I was prepared more than most.

I dropped out of school in my freshman year. Drug use was the main reason, but I still hated school. Being able to read has kept me employed all of my life. Not only that, but by reading here at SoberRecovery I finally have laid down cigarettes and drugs forever.

I will say that I still won’t read Shakespeare, even though I could. Sorry it just doesn’t interest me.

[MamaGoose]

Excellent post teach And I will be sending it to all on my list.

And thank you PlanoTexican for sharing your remarkable story.

[cwohio]

wonderful post and you have my utmost respect for the profession and you!

[best]

If not for teachers, where would that SOB CEO be? *LOL*
If not for teachers, I think I know where I would be.
:andy: or

[best]

Originally Posted by PlanoTexican

I will say that I still won’t read Shakespeare, even though I could. Sorry it just doesn’t interest me.

the old English is a killer *LOL* I wait for the movie myself.

When they had Shakespeare at the outdoor theatre, the school would do a field trip. I liked some but won't read it.

You seem like you would be the right person to visit when I want to do bike modifications.

[pedagogue]

I've always held teachers in high regard. I spent 2 great years in the classroom. I think what I miss about it is seeing a child grow into themselves. Whether it is tackling a new math problem, or acing a vocabulary list. A child's ability to acquire new knowledge, especially in areas they find and run with, is an awesome sight. I currently work in a school system in a different capacity, but I do classroom observations and I can still get glimpses of kids being kids.

I think the curiousity and wonder that many kids use to have is too often given up early in childhood. With so many pressures to do so much, many kids forget the basics, and they forget to be a kid. I have seen so many kids being mini-adults...whether it is through sports, academia, or even out in life. I was talking to a friend of mine about growing up, and how I use to spend the vast majority of my free time out in the neighborhood, playing with other kids. Video games and television were not staples, they were simply a change of pace that we could do when it rained, or when a new game came out. These days it seems like a child is constantly "wired". Playstation at home, PSP at school, portable DVD player when on the road, etc. Long talks and sing alongs during road trips have been replaced by iPods, New Releases on the flip screens, and an isolation that makes me wonder about how the new generations are going to grow up differently than mine.

-p

[Phinneas]

Amen.