I have seen this TED Talk by Rita Pierson about five times now, and it never gets old. This might be one of my favorite inspirational videos of all time, and there is no doubt that it will lift your spirits, and remind you why we do what we do as teachers.
I literally want to be this woman when I grow up.
She gives us a much needed reminder of why it's VITAL to get to know your students as people. Not just as a number or test score statistic that you have for a year, and then they're out of your life. We need to believe in our kids and STAY POSITIVE! Sometimes, one word of encouragement, or one moment of kindness will prompt that student to remember you for the rest of their life.
It can be very easy to get discouraged in our profession, and sometimes think our kids "can't do it." This amazing woman will DESTROY that concept with her words of wisdom. I particularly love the part when she speaks of the student receiving a +2 instead of a -18 on a test :)
If you have eight minutes of your time today, WATCH THIS VIDEO! You will be SO GLAD you did!
Have a FABULOUS week :)
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