At a new school

Hey Everyone:
Well I am teaching at a new College and it is no joke. I love teaching and it is so rewarding. This is due to the fact that not only am I able to impart a skill but I am able to be reminded and encouraged of all of the various challenges that students face on a continual basis. One student shared not having enough money to take the bus to class. Another student is balancing motherhood with her studies and the list goes on. Regular challenges of everyday lives effect my students' ability to always come to class. Their determination to surpass insurmountable challenges of financial and personal challenge motivates me to work harder to let them see how relavent education is in their future success. It is not always that easy. On one occasion as I was calling students who were not able to attend class I realized that I may have to go the extra mile. I called one last student who explained her new born baby was teething and that was the cause for her absence. I stayed with her over the phone to go over the review questions. In the end it was worth it because she passed her quiz with flying colors.

Sometimes it's not about how much educators know but what we are willing to sacrifice in order to impart. That is all for today. Be sure to tell me what you think.

ATD