Yeah, I'm *THAT* person.
Back in school, I was THAT person. You know the one. When everyone else was trying to find a good seat in the back, I was the one parking myself right up front. I was the one who asked questions without necessarily raising her hand, the one who clarified things as the professor/teacher was talking, not waiting until the end or after class. And the teacher never minded, because they were valid questions. I was the one taking notes when it didn't always seem necessary.
I've been labeled "Goodie-two-shoes" and "Teacher's Pet" and I didn't care. Never have. It never hurt my feelings when people noticed that educators liked having me as a student in their classes -- more than once I got the report card comment, "Is a joy to have in class." (Seriously. It was #13 on the comment list.) I wasn't an ass-kisser, I just treated teachers with respect and was engaged in learning. (Funnily enough, teachers really dig that.) Sure, I was glad to get the A's in school, and be on the honor roll/dean's list.
Now I'm an adult. I still go to seminars and presentations, but less on topics that I "have" to learn and more on ones that I want to learn. Y'know, like pottery, or even things for work. It's no longer about the grades, but it's still about the learning.
I discovered yesterday, when I found myself in the role of student once again, that I am still that person. And I still don't mind, because it's actually pretty awesome. :)
I've been labeled "Goodie-two-shoes" and "Teacher's Pet" and I didn't care. Never have. It never hurt my feelings when people noticed that educators liked having me as a student in their classes -- more than once I got the report card comment, "Is a joy to have in class." (Seriously. It was #13 on the comment list.) I wasn't an ass-kisser, I just treated teachers with respect and was engaged in learning. (Funnily enough, teachers really dig that.) Sure, I was glad to get the A's in school, and be on the honor roll/dean's list.
Now I'm an adult. I still go to seminars and presentations, but less on topics that I "have" to learn and more on ones that I want to learn. Y'know, like pottery, or even things for work. It's no longer about the grades, but it's still about the learning.
I discovered yesterday, when I found myself in the role of student once again, that I am still that person. And I still don't mind, because it's actually pretty awesome. :)