When I got the email, saying that I was welcomed to shadow a teacher at a local elementary school, I did not know what to expect. I was excited to work with all these tiny humans, and I was amazed by how much this experience has taught me.
I am going to need some Vitamin C...
Everyone is sick, all the time. Five and Six year olds are not too keen on covering their cough either. So, I have learned to keep some hand sanitizer in every bag I own, some vitamin c in stock, and tissues ready and waiting.
Teachers Do A Lot On Their Own
Many teachers go out of their way to have supplies for their students. They buy a surplus of pens, pencils, paper, books, games... the list could go on. It shows they value their students and will spend their own money to provide for them .
There Is A LOT Of Dedication
I see this especially with working with kids in special education. They have so much heart and really try to learn and give it their all. There is a lot of passion because you will see kids keep trying and keep trying to do their best job and its so empowering.
It Takes A Special Person To Work With Kids
I am a firm believer that teachers are secret superheroes. Kids are hard to work with and even with the most difficult of temper tantrums, these teachers remain calm, cool, and collected. It is not easy and these people dedicate their who lives to helping these kids not only reach, but exceed their potential. I give these men and women so much credit.
