Triumphs

[tobu_ishi]

In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn...
-Disney's TarzanSo, the sixth graders I taught in elementary school this winter have become first years at Uryu Middle. They've been making my professional life a little better, every day I spend with them; they see me as a real teacher, someone to greet and joke with and look up to and

Comments

[violent_aki]

Oh, that's an amazing story! :D It's things like this that remind me why I'm studying to be a teacher. I hope that one day I can make a difference in someone's life as you have clearly done here. Congrats! ♥

[tobu_ishi]

Thank you! It's only one step, but it felt amazing to make it at last. ♥ You probably have ten times my training by now, but I suppose flailing in the dark makes you that much more grateful for the light. ^^

[muffins_of_god]

Wow, That's awesome. I can tell you he probably won't question your methods again. ^_^ Good for you!

And your kids sound SO CUTE...*loves middle school kids*

[tobu_ishi]

Well, to be honest, I'm sure he will...but this is a step, and hopefully he'll remember it. And the important part is that they remembered it...and I'll remember it, forever. ♥

[melarayuhi]

I have to say, i've loved reading your tales of paper pirate hats, and your goofy non-traditional teaching methods. I learned so much more from my crazy wacky teachers than from the ones that stuck to the book. I'm so glad you're getting warm-fuzzies from your students. You should continue to teach in that special Ari-way you do. The higher-ups might look at you funny, but those kids are never going to forget their crazy English teacher.

Congradulations, Ari. You've earned it.

[lifesnotasong]

*grin* Ari is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!!

[redbrunja]

*wibbles*