I am a teacher. I teach in the classrooms. I have seen many people in many places. The secrets in the art of teaching is that there is an audience waiting to for you to perform. And the students are the appreciative audience. I am also those whose names and faces have long been forgotten but whose lessons and character will always be remembered in the accomplishments of their students.
I have wept for joy at the weddings of former students, laughed with glee at the birth of their children and stood with head bowed in grief and confusion by graves dug to soon for bodies for too young.
Through but the course of the day, I have been called to be an actor, friend, muse and doctor, coach, finder of lost articles, money lender, taxi driver, psychologist, substitute parent, salesman, politician, and hopes of faith.
Despite the maps, charts, formulas, verbs, stories and folks. I had nothing to teach, for my students really have only themselves to learn , and I know it takes the whole world to tell you who you are.
I am a paradox. I speak loudest when I listen the most. My greatest gifts are in what I am willing to appreciatively receive from my students.
Material wealth is not one of my goals, but I am a full-time treasure seeker in my quest for new opportunities for my students to use their talents in my constant search for those talents that sometimes lie build in self -defeat.
I am the most fortunate of all who labor.
A doctor is allowed to usher life into the world in one magic moment. I am allowed to see that life is reborn each day with new questions, ideas, and friendships.
An architect knows that if he builds with care, his structure may stand for centuries. A teacher knows that if he builds with LOVE and TRUTH , what he builds will last forever.
I am a warrior, daily doing battle against peer pressure, negativity ,fear, conformity, prejudice, ignorance and apathy . But I have great allies: Intelligence, Curiosity, Parental Support, Individuality, Creativity, Faith, Love and Laughter all rush to my banner with indomitable support.
And whom do I have to thank for this wonderful life. I am so fortunate to experience , but the public, particularly the parents. For they have been done me great honor to entrust me their greatest contribution to eternity, the children, my students.
And so I have a past that is rich in memories. I have a present that is challenging , adventurous and fun because I am allowed to spend my days with the future.
I AM A TEACHER......and I THANK GOD for it everyday.

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