As we come to the end of April, we find ourselves starting the end of the year push to the finish. This is the time that is a bit more stressful with State testing and students turning in tons of work that needs to be graded. Just a bit more hurried. During this busy time, it is important to slow down and reflect on how much you matter. You matter as a person, a professional, and as a mentor to our students. As a matter of fact, there is plenty of data to support how much you do matter. Studies have shown that students perceived increased teacher support showed corresponding decreases in depressive symptoms and increases in self-esteem. Couple that with the studies that show the positive relationship you build with students can overcome the influence of a negative home environment. WOW! Your impact can be significant. Being an educator is not easy and the reward is not realized until some idle Saturday when you run into a former student in the grocery store. For those that have had this pleasure, that student will walk up to you and tell you how much you influenced their life for the better. There are few gifts greater than that. You are changing lives. Have a glorious weekend…Go BEARS!…RiseUP! (cue Manic Monday – Bangles).
Until next time...
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