My personal mission is to acquire a partnership with all students as well as their families. Every year that I teach I strive to motivate, nurture, encourage and inspire every student to not only be successful in the third grade but to become a successful life long learner. It is my goal to help all students learn to respect and appreciate themselves as well as displaying concern for others. I strive to uphold school safety policies and create a physically and emotionally safe learning environment where all students feel they belong and will not be afraid to take risks, make mistakes and seek out to explore new learning alternatives.
My personal mission is borrowed in part from a really great quote found on page 37. This quote speaks to the ‘noble ideal of education’ because it has the power to transform children’s lives. I think the quote misses the fact that when education is done well this transformation happens to anyone who is connected in any way to the school house. It is, however, a difficult task to come with the stamina, energy and will to aspire to this ideal on a daily basis.
So my personal mission is to be a principal who “infects” those around her with the values, ideals and theory that make education exciting, fruitful and worthwhile. (That is the part I ‘borrowed’) But know that I will, on some days, need to be energized myself. So feel free to “infect” me from time to time. It is so important for all of us (students, faculty and parents) to keep our passion for learning alive, to feel capable about what we are doing and know we are participating in something meaningful and bigger than just ourselves. I will try and be that instructional leader who stays faithful to the noble ideal of education while tending to the countless details that keep it up and running.
I believe it is my responsibility to positively promote music education. I must light the "spark to learn" and to provide the foundation for their knowledge, judgment, and wisdom within them as they become lifelong learners. Developing these skills is essential for the growth, success, and conscientious decision making necessary for our society. I fully believe in the power of the arts and the vast amount of positive things that they bring to our lives. I relay this to my students with every lesson so they may in return relay this to future generations. Without this, the importance of music might lose it way in society and this would affect our minds greatly.
My own personal mission statement is short and simple- kind of like me. I believe 100% that everyone can learn, young or old, and we all have something to contribute.
First, I would like to say that, Janet, you are doing a great job infecting! I have been completely infected!!
I believe that the mission on page 72, “To cultivate the most academically rigorous, socially, and emotionally nurturing environment possible for the highest levels of teaching and learning to take place” is a fancy way to say exactly what I believe in, as well as what TES’ mission says.
I believe in what I witness happening at TES everyday: educators teaching their buns off (that goes for instructional assistants as well…the best in the county, I might add), while having the best interest of students in mind when making any decision, providing differentiated learning opportunities that will prepare our babies for the 21st Century world….and having fun doing it!
Sheila...short and simple...I'm completely jealous that I didn't think of that first! It's so cute-kind of like you. ;)
I believe in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere in which all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured. I will provide differentiated and rigorous instruction along with opportunities to build strong character. In the process we will have ridiculous amounts of fun!
My mission as a Teacher of Visually Impaired is to instill in my students an attitude of self-sufficiency by imposing expectations upon them for academic, socialization, and organizational skills so that, once they realize they can meet these goals, they will expect more of themselves and become independent, discerning, intuitive adults capable of achieving their aspirations.
My mission is to instill in each and everyone of my students that no matter their disability,they are just as capable of doing anything they want as well as the next person and to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them.
My personal mission statement as a speech therapist is to set the framework for essential communication skills that will promote expressive language, high self-esteem, and academic achievement in a safe and nuturing environment.
Sheila- I like the fact that your statement is short and sweet. My philosophy too! This could include our more challenged students, as I believe they can learn and contribute something too.
My mission as a teacher is founded in my beliefs that: school should be an enjoyable and safe place for children. and The school years shape children's personality and personal belief in themselves. I personally have the best memories of my early school years, and chose this career in hopes to create the same memories for the students I teach. I believe in the 'self-fulfilling prophecy', and I believe I can instill a sense of confidence and ability in each of my students. I will strive to do this each day by creating and maintaining a positive environment in which procedures, respect for one another, and belief that we are all our best 'run' the classroom.
My statement involves nurturing the whole child. A student, parent, co-teacher, custodian, administrator or any human being we might be fortunate enough to come in contact with needs to feel validated. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. It has always served me well. In a hundred years, how much of it will be remembered or matter if you didn't show compassion or treat others the way you yourself would want to be treated.
Michelle Bray - all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured. Can I send my own children to your class? I love your mission statement. You focused on how your students feel - not on the curriculum. I agree, when you create this type of environment, the learning will come more easily.
My mission is related to the core philospohy that "success begets success". I will provide learning at student's individual learning levels. When they are successful in their learning, they will desire more success and more learning.
My personal mission statement is to encourage ALL students to experience the many facets of visual arts by creating, imagining, observing, analyzing, problem solving and having fun.
Everyone has some type of artistic talent within. It's a question of building relationships, encouraging, nurturing an interest and taking it to the next level.
My mission statement is just simply DO BETTER. I believe that everyone is capable to be better than what they are and what they do. I feel that when you know better, you do better and we all are able to learn from each other and are able to teach each other and the kids. Be better in every aspect of life.
My mission as a teacher is to build a teaching/learning relationship where everyone (children and adults) feel comfortable learning and sharing. Everyone is unique and learns in different ways. Some hear it better, others read or write it better, some orally express it better...while some may have it all. My mission is to be patient, respectful and understanding with EVERY individual's learning style, and to provide what is necessary to meet their needs for learning.
My mission statement comes from a quote that I received back in the day... upon my first teaching position. It is simply stated and continues to be engraved into my drive to help children succeed no matter what their disability is:
"There are no children who cannot learn, only methods that do not teach."
My mission statement could never be written as eloquently as Janet's statement or as creative as the one Sheila stated. However, I think my mission is something like this...
Make everyday fun, exciting and educational to create the "whole" child.
My mission as a teacher is to provide a high quality education for all children in a safe and caring environment.I value the parent/teacher partnership in addressing the individual needs of each child. My goal is to provide appropriate activities through child initiated and teacher directed experiences. Children learn to think and problem solve through play in a language rich environment that encourages independence and responsibility.
This is done by creating a bond among children, their families, the school and community.
My mission as a teacher assistant is to be a positive, supportive, caring and effective partner with the teachers, staff, parents, and students at TES. It is my desire to help students reach their highest potential in moral, social, and academic learning.
My mission has always been short, simple, and to the point. I wont to develop healthy, skilled, active, lifelong learners.
I try to let my students know that being healthy is easy, fun, and rewarding. I try to be as enthusiastic as I can to help the students understand that "Our health is our wealth".
My mission is to ensure that every child knows that they are smart and capable, to teach children (not a subject), and to help students grow and acheive in all areas of life.
I have always felt that teaching is one of God's greatest callings. We are entrusted with His children-to not only educate them, but to love and nurture them and to help them grow up to be intelligent, well-rounded members of society. A huge task that we cannot do alone. It takes a school with a dedicated and supportive administration, a staff that believes in the importance of what they do in the lives of their students, and families and a community that are involved in the school and believe in the abilities of their children and the staff that serve them. I think that TES encompasses all of these ideals and that is why our children will excel and soar to great heights!
My mission as a Teacher Assistant is to provide the students to the best of my ability a caring and stable enviroment in which to learn and grow and I will also provide the teachers and administration the support to effectively educate and nurture our students to attain their highest possible goals and dreams.
"I have the power, the passion, the skill, and the knowledge to make a difference."
The one thing I wanted to achieve during my lifetime is to make a difference in people's lives, touch hearts I thought I never could, and help my students succeed no matter what challenges they may face.
I agree with Ms. Seferyn. A teacher may not know what happens when their students leave school, so it is important to make sure they know that you believe in them, that they can achieve success in all areas of life, not just academics, and that you are simply there for them for "support."
As I read each one of the responses above I am reminded of what an amazing staff we have at TES. It makes me feel proud to be part of a staff that shares the same desires that I have as an educator. It's a difficult task for me to put into words a set mission statement for my classroom. Melissa, I agree with you that our mission statement changes as we and our students do. In the beginning of the school year, I strive to make sure each student understands and knows that I have their best interest at heart. I have to help each one KNOW that I truly care about them as a person first! To gain this trust, I feel is one of the most important aspects of my job as an educator. When I earn my students trust, it is then that I can move forward to do my best to provide extraordinary learning experiences that will enable all students to develop their skills, knowledge, and personal values within a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. If I can be fortunate enough to know what my students dream to be, then perhaps I can help steer them in the direction of the path that lies ahead. I always tell my children - dare to dream! With hard work, dedication and perserverence, anything is possible!
I used several comments from Chapter 1 & 2 as a starting point for creating a personal mission statement. Even though I have it "on paper", I still view my mission statement as a "work in progress" that will evolve and change as I grow as a teacher!
My mission as a third grade teacher focusing on math and science content is to provide a safe, nurturing, academically rigorous yet fun environment that allows all students to achieve their full academic and social potential and inspires them to become seekers of knowledge.
My mission as the School Counselor at TES is to provide support to all faculty, students, and parents in the school through the implementation of a comprehensive developmental school counseling program focused on students' academic, career, and personal/social development, which will encourage all stakeholders to discover and pursue their dreams of self-actualization in the 21st century global society.
I would also like to agree with what Susan said about Janet's great job of "infecting" and add that Susan makes EVERYTHING fun! With such fun, infectious leadership, TES is bound to keep SOARing higher.
In response to Keely's comment that our school years shape our personalities, I wanted to profess my complete agreement! I only had one bad experience with a teacher as an elementary student; my first grade teacher was harsh and mean to her students, an older woman who was negative about nearly everything! I cried every morning for the first few months of school, because she seemed so scary to me. I'm not sure how I made it through the year, but I was blessed in second grade with a lovely, young, vibrant, exciting teacher who loved her students and told us so all the time. She made me want to be a better learner (thank you Mrs. Garner, wherever you are!). I had great teachers from then on at the elementary level, and I'm certain that's where I developed my focus on relationship-building and the value of lifelong learning. We educators have such a great responsibility!
My mission statement, also a work in progress, would be that I will strive to create an environment where every child feels loved and special and safe and accepted, setting my expectations high for their academic growth. Once this is established, the students will strive to achieve these goals that I have set for them initially and soon begin to set their own goals which at times are far more than I would have expected! It is so amazing to look back on the years that I have been teaching and see how I have evolved into quite a different teacher than what I was when I started. Mission statements, I suppose, should always be a work in progress.
Jessica, I like the idea that you included fun in your mission statement. Sometimes we get so focused on test scores and meeting curriculum standards that we forget that you can teach children and have fun at the same time, no matter what grade you are teaching.
My mission as a teacher is to create a safe, healthy environment so that all children in my care can develop the social and academic skills needed to become lifelong learners.
My mission statement is to create a safe learning environment that is positive, nurturing, engaging and focused on building the strengths of each child.
As this is the first year I am teaching severe and profound students, I had to really give thought to my mission statement at the beginning of the school year. My mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that respects the best interest of each student. I believe everyone who enters my classroom needs to feel cared about and valued as a person. My mission statement includes productive communication with all the other wonderful professionals who share responsibilities toward my students, and developing good relationships with the parents of my students.
Another idea I thought was meaningful was on page 67 - that a teachers personal mission statement should be no more than a single sentence, that the teacher should be able to recite it by memory at gunpoint, and that it should be easily understood by a twelve year old. Here goes... My mission is to provide excellence in my classroom by striving to influence student growth, engage students, and motivate them to apply themselves.
Michelle these words were very powerful for me: you said "I believe in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere in which all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured." So many times we create mission statements about learning, and forget that these babies we get every year have families and backgrounds. How important and valued your students must feel. Oh- and the rediculous amounts of fun I was so jealous of!
My mission agrees with Erin and Seferyn. My goal is to teach and reach the whole child in the best possible way for that child. This could be reading the material aloud, watching a ppt, spending lunch with them to go over work again or spending time together with them and other children at a K-Kids meeting working toward a common goal. They need to know that I value them and that they are important to me as a person and not just as a student.
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ReplyDeleteMy personal mission is to acquire a partnership with all students as well as their families. Every year that I teach I strive to motivate, nurture, encourage and inspire every student to not only be successful in the third grade but to become a successful life long learner. It is my goal to help all students learn to respect and appreciate themselves as well as displaying concern for others. I strive to uphold school safety policies and create a physically and emotionally safe learning environment where all students feel they belong and will not be afraid to take risks, make mistakes and seek out to explore new learning alternatives.
ReplyDeleteMy personal mission is borrowed in part from a really great quote found on page 37. This quote speaks to the ‘noble ideal of education’ because it has the power to transform children’s lives. I think the quote misses the fact that when education is done well this transformation happens to anyone who is connected in any way to the school house. It is, however, a difficult task to come with the stamina, energy and will to aspire to this ideal on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteSo my personal mission is to be a principal who “infects” those around her with the values, ideals and theory that make education exciting, fruitful and worthwhile. (That is the part I ‘borrowed’) But know that I will, on some days, need to be energized myself. So feel free to “infect” me from time to time. It is so important for all of us (students, faculty and parents) to keep our passion for learning alive, to feel capable about what we are doing and know we are participating in something meaningful and bigger than just ourselves. I will try and be that instructional leader who stays faithful to the noble ideal of education while tending to the countless details that keep it up and running.
I believe it is my responsibility to positively promote music education. I must light the "spark to learn" and to provide the foundation for their knowledge, judgment, and wisdom within them as they become lifelong learners. Developing these skills is essential for the growth, success, and conscientious decision making necessary for our society. I fully believe in the power of the arts and the vast amount of positive things that they bring to our lives. I relay this to my students with every lesson so they may in return relay this to future generations. Without this, the importance of music might lose it way in society and this would affect our minds greatly.
ReplyDeleteMy own personal mission statement is short and simple- kind of like me. I believe 100% that everyone can learn, young or old, and we all have something to contribute.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I would like to say that, Janet, you are doing a great job infecting! I have been completely infected!!
ReplyDeleteI believe that the mission on page 72, “To cultivate the most academically rigorous, socially, and emotionally nurturing environment possible for the highest levels of teaching and learning to take place” is a fancy way to say exactly what I believe in, as well as what TES’ mission says.
I believe in what I witness happening at TES everyday: educators teaching their buns off (that goes for instructional assistants as well…the best in the county, I might add), while having the best interest of students in mind when making any decision, providing differentiated learning opportunities that will prepare our babies for the 21st Century world….and having fun doing it!
Sheila...short and simple...I'm completely jealous that I didn't think of that first! It's so cute-kind of like you. ;)
ReplyDeleteI believe in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere in which all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured. I will provide differentiated and rigorous instruction along with opportunities to build strong character. In the process we will have ridiculous amounts of fun!
My mission as a Teacher of Visually Impaired is to instill in my students an attitude of self-sufficiency by imposing expectations upon them for academic, socialization, and organizational skills so that, once they realize they can meet these goals, they will expect more of themselves and become independent, discerning, intuitive adults capable of achieving their aspirations.
ReplyDeleteMy mission is to instill in each and everyone of my students that no matter their disability,they are just as capable of doing anything they want as well as the next person and to believe in themselves as much as I believe in them.
ReplyDeleteMy personal mission statement as a speech therapist is to set the framework for essential communication skills that will promote expressive language, high self-esteem, and academic achievement in a safe and nuturing environment.
ReplyDeleteSheila- I like the fact that your statement is short and sweet. My philosophy too! This could include our more challenged students, as I believe they can learn and contribute something too.
ReplyDeleteMy mission as a teacher is founded in my beliefs that:
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The school years shape children's personality and personal belief in themselves.
I personally have the best memories of my early school years, and chose this career in hopes to create the same memories for the students I teach. I believe in the 'self-fulfilling prophecy', and I believe I can instill a sense of confidence and ability in each of my students. I will strive to do this each day by creating and maintaining a positive environment in which procedures, respect for one another, and belief that we are all our best 'run' the classroom.
My statement involves nurturing the whole child. A student, parent, co-teacher, custodian, administrator or any human being we might be fortunate enough to come in contact with needs to feel validated. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. It has always served me well. In a hundred years, how much of it will be remembered or matter if you didn't show compassion or treat others the way you yourself would want to be treated.
ReplyDeleteMichelle Bray - all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured. Can I send my own children to your class? I love your mission statement. You focused on how your students feel - not on the curriculum. I agree, when you create this type of environment, the learning will come more easily.
ReplyDeleteMy mission is related to the core philospohy that "success begets success". I will provide learning at student's individual learning levels. When they are successful in their learning, they will desire more success and more learning.
ReplyDeleteMy personal mission statement is to encourage ALL students to experience the many facets of visual arts by creating, imagining, observing, analyzing, problem solving and having fun.
ReplyDeleteEveryone has some type of artistic talent within. It's a question of building relationships, encouraging, nurturing an interest and taking it to the next level.
My mission is to ensure success for every child by providing their level of instruction, motivation, and someone believing in them.
ReplyDeleteAlso a mission should also be a work in progress - growing and changing as you do.
ReplyDeleteMy mission statement is just simply DO BETTER. I believe that everyone is capable to be better than what they are and what they do. I feel that when you know better, you do better and we all are able to learn from each other and are able to teach each other and the kids. Be better in every aspect of life.
ReplyDeleteMy mission is to inspire a sense of exploration and discovery in all students and to encourage a love of reading.
ReplyDeleteMy mission as a teacher is to build a teaching/learning relationship where everyone (children and adults) feel comfortable learning and sharing. Everyone is unique and learns in different ways. Some hear it better, others read or write it better, some orally express it better...while some may have it all. My mission is to be patient, respectful and understanding with EVERY individual's learning style, and to provide what is necessary to meet their needs for learning.
ReplyDeleteMy mission statement comes from a quote that I received back in the day... upon my first teaching position. It is simply stated and continues to be engraved into my drive to help children succeed no matter what their disability is:
ReplyDelete"There are no children who cannot learn, only methods that do not teach."
Sorry, the quoter is unknown!
My mission statement could never be written as eloquently as Janet's statement or as creative as the one Sheila stated. However, I think my mission is something like this...
ReplyDeleteMake everyday fun, exciting and educational to create the "whole" child.
My mission as a teacher is to provide a high quality education for all children in a safe and caring environment.I value the parent/teacher partnership in addressing the individual needs of each child. My goal is to provide appropriate activities through child initiated and teacher directed experiences. Children learn to think and problem solve through play in a language rich environment that encourages independence and responsibility.
ReplyDeleteThis is done by creating a bond among children, their families, the school and community.
My mission as a teacher assistant is to be a positive, supportive, caring and effective partner with the teachers, staff, parents, and students at TES. It is my desire to help students reach their highest potential in moral, social, and academic learning.
ReplyDeleteMy mission has always been short, simple, and to the point. I wont to develop healthy, skilled, active, lifelong learners.
ReplyDeleteI try to let my students know that being healthy is easy, fun, and rewarding. I try to be as enthusiastic as I can to help the students understand that "Our health is our wealth".
My mission is to ensure that every child knows that they are smart and capable, to teach children (not a subject), and to help students grow and acheive in all areas of life.
ReplyDeleteI have always felt that teaching is one of God's greatest callings. We are entrusted with His children-to not only educate them, but to love and nurture them and to help them grow up to be intelligent, well-rounded members of society. A huge task that we cannot do alone. It takes a school with a dedicated and supportive administration, a staff that believes in the importance of what they do in the lives of their students, and families and a community that are involved in the school and believe in the abilities of their children and the staff that serve them. I think that TES encompasses all of these ideals and that is why our children will excel and soar to great heights!
ReplyDeleteMy mission as a Teacher Assistant is to provide the students to the best of my ability a caring and stable enviroment in which to learn and grow and I will also provide the teachers and administration the support to effectively educate and nurture our students to attain their highest possible goals and dreams.
ReplyDelete"I have the power, the passion, the skill, and the knowledge
ReplyDeleteto make a difference."
The one thing I wanted to achieve during my lifetime is to make a difference in people's lives, touch hearts I thought I never could, and help my students succeed no matter what challenges they may face.
I agree with Ms. Seferyn. A teacher may not know what happens when their students leave school, so it is important to make sure they know that you believe in them, that they can achieve success in all areas of life, not just academics, and that you are simply there for them for "support."
ReplyDeleteAs I read each one of the responses above I am reminded of what an amazing staff we have at TES. It makes me feel proud to be part of a staff that shares the same desires that I have as an educator. It's a difficult task for me to put into words a set mission statement for my classroom. Melissa, I agree with you that our mission statement changes as we and our students do. In the beginning of the school year, I strive to make sure each student understands and knows that I have their best interest at heart. I have to help each one KNOW that I truly care about them as a person first! To gain this trust, I feel is one of the most important aspects of my job as an educator. When I earn my students trust, it is then that I can move forward to do my best to provide extraordinary learning experiences that will enable all students to develop their skills, knowledge, and personal values within a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. If I can be fortunate enough to know what my students dream to be, then perhaps I can help steer them in the direction of the path that lies ahead. I always tell my children - dare to dream! With hard work, dedication and perserverence, anything is possible!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sheila, every person can learn regardless of age. However, missions will change based on learning styles.
ReplyDeleteI used several comments from Chapter 1 & 2 as a starting point for creating a personal mission statement. Even though I have it "on paper", I still view my mission statement as a "work in progress" that will evolve and change as I grow as a teacher!
ReplyDeleteMy mission as a third grade teacher focusing on math and science content is to provide a safe, nurturing, academically rigorous yet fun environment that allows all students to achieve their full academic and social potential and inspires them to become seekers of knowledge.
My mission as the School Counselor at TES is to provide support to all faculty, students, and parents in the school through the implementation of a comprehensive developmental school counseling program focused on students' academic, career, and personal/social development, which will encourage all stakeholders to discover and pursue their dreams of self-actualization in the 21st century global society.
ReplyDeleteI would also like to agree with what Susan said about Janet's great job of "infecting" and add that Susan makes EVERYTHING fun! With such fun, infectious leadership, TES is bound to keep SOARing higher.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Keely's comment that our school years shape our personalities, I wanted to profess my complete agreement! I only had one bad experience with a teacher as an elementary student; my first grade teacher was harsh and mean to her students, an older woman who was negative about nearly everything! I cried every morning for the first few months of school, because she seemed so scary to me. I'm not sure how I made it through the year, but I was blessed in second grade with a lovely, young, vibrant, exciting teacher who loved her students and told us so all the time. She made me want to be a better learner (thank you Mrs. Garner, wherever you are!). I had great teachers from then on at the elementary level, and I'm certain that's where I developed my focus on relationship-building and the value of lifelong learning. We educators have such a great responsibility!
ReplyDeleteMy mission statement, also a work in progress, would be that I will strive to create an environment where every child feels loved and special and safe and accepted, setting my expectations high for their academic growth. Once this is established, the students will strive to achieve these goals that I have set for them initially and soon begin to set their own goals which at times are far more than I would have expected! It is so amazing to look back on the years that I have been teaching and see how I have evolved into quite a different teacher than what I was when I started. Mission statements, I suppose, should always be a work in progress.
ReplyDeleteJessica,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea that you included fun in your mission statement. Sometimes we get so focused on test scores and meeting curriculum standards that we forget that you can teach children and have fun at the same time, no matter what grade you are teaching.
My mission as a teacher is to create a safe, healthy environment so that all children in my care can develop the social and academic skills needed to become lifelong learners.
ReplyDeleteMy mission statement is to create a safe learning environment that is positive, nurturing, engaging and focused on building the strengths of each child.
ReplyDeleteIf you think it's about you(self), no one benefits. If you make it about kids, everyone wins.
ReplyDeleteAs this is the first year I am teaching severe and profound students, I had to really give thought to my mission statement at the beginning of the school year. My mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment that respects the best interest of each student. I believe everyone who enters my classroom needs to feel cared about and valued as a person. My mission statement includes productive communication with all the other wonderful professionals who share responsibilities toward my students, and developing good relationships with the parents of my students.
ReplyDeleteAnother idea I thought was meaningful was on page 67 - that a teachers personal mission statement should be no more than a single sentence, that the teacher should be able to recite it by memory at gunpoint, and that it should be easily understood by a twelve year old. Here goes...
ReplyDeleteMy mission is to provide excellence in my classroom by striving to influence student growth, engage students, and motivate them to apply themselves.
Michelle these words were very powerful for me: you said "I believe in creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere in which all students and their families feel safe, welcomed, challenged, capable and treasured." So many times we create mission statements about learning, and forget that these babies we get every year have families and backgrounds. How important and valued your students must feel. Oh- and the rediculous amounts of fun I was so jealous of!
ReplyDeleteTrena said,
ReplyDeleteI like your mission statement Mr. Eakins. I've never heard it stated as, "Health is our wealth." I can surely use it personally for my life as well.
My mission agrees with Erin and Seferyn. My goal is to teach and reach the whole child in the best possible way for that child. This could be reading the material aloud, watching a ppt, spending lunch with them to go over work again or spending time together with them and other children at a K-Kids meeting working toward a common goal. They need to know that I value them and that they are important to me as a person and not just as a student.
ReplyDelete