tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post4292078233752138170..comments2023-03-22T05:37:54.717-05:00Comments on Pillow Book: And Now...Introducing...The Smooth!!!Lizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772781079345535295noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-15432775990952653942010-06-13T09:31:27.994-05:002010-06-13T09:31:27.994-05:00I definitely want to plan a blogging party, comple...I definitely want to plan a blogging party, complete with PB,J,&A sandwiches and lots of head nodding and silence.<br />Love you all!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772781079345535295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-66764512913356368652010-06-12T23:00:40.560-05:002010-06-12T23:00:40.560-05:00The myths about teachers/teaching profession menti...The myths about teachers/teaching profession mentioned in this blog have been around for a long time. Fortunately after having taught for 29 years I can tell you that there are many people who also seem to appreciate and respect teachers. Many times even a student you had in class 10 years ago may even thank you for the help you gave them. What we have to remember is that we teach because we love children and want to help them be all they can be. There is no better feeling than knowing you have made a difference in the life of a child. Kids that enjoy school may do so simply because of the teacher. Making learning fun may mean that you do some embarrassing feats like turning cartwheels when a student performs well on a test. Kids are such wonderful creatures. <br /><br />Andy and Kristi I wish you a long and happy career in education. Don't let the crazy myths discourage you. You will realize in time that many situations in dealing with adults will require you to just smile and nod.<br /><br /><br />Lindsey thank you for being such a great person. I love being your aunt. By the way Happy Birthday on Monday.jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575764899320054822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-80715166286396891452010-06-12T07:38:03.997-05:002010-06-12T07:38:03.997-05:00Oh yeah- your recipe looks great-must try with som...Oh yeah- your recipe looks great-must try with some avocado!Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463413496277090963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-88550424644808601232010-06-12T07:36:05.344-05:002010-06-12T07:36:05.344-05:00Isn't it fun being a part of Pillow Book, Mr. ...Isn't it fun being a part of Pillow Book, Mr. Wiggins? I called my cool Aunt Jackie, "Mrs. Jackie," until one day at her house (I was in 7th or 8th grade) she told me that, "it is okay to call me Aunt Jackie or just Jackie." How cool to be able to call "Mrs. Jackie" by her first name, of course, she is my aunt and like a second mom- it just shows how hard it is to drop the teacher title. To this day, I still refer to former teachers as, Mrs. Beverly, Frederick, Braber, etc, etc. I'm sure I'm not the only one. Last week, I was surprised to run into a former student that had moved moved to South Carolina almost two years ago. As soon as he saw me, he started running towards me yelling, "Lindsey, Lindsey." Lindsey? Wow, had he grown up, not only had his communication skills improved(he is diagnosed with Autism), I was now no longer a "Mrs."- I was Lindsey. Well, he has achieved something that I may never master. :)<br />Enjoy your very much deserved summer vacations, Mr. Wiggins and Mrs. Carter!! :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463413496277090963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-73602127764315391832010-06-11T12:16:20.630-05:002010-06-11T12:16:20.630-05:00Thanks Kristi. I appreciate your comments. I'm...Thanks Kristi. I appreciate your comments. I'm sure that thousands of people would show up for our "blog party". And, considering that most of them would be teachers, things would probably get crazy. Just don't tell our students!Andy Wigginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744628308580445058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4142705807761308348.post-46248050641391061622010-06-11T10:54:24.783-05:002010-06-11T10:54:24.783-05:00Andy,
I have never met you, but believe we could b...Andy,<br />I have never met you, but believe we could be cut from the same cloth. I absolutely LOVED the blog! I too am a teacher, of special education. I currently teach students with moderate/severe disabilities in Nashville and I will proclaim from the rooftops that all your myths are just that: MYTHS. I work harder in my 180 contracted days than most people do in a week. I teach some of the best and most loving kids that God ever put on this earth. The rewards that I see give me chills. For example, watching a child finally after 10 years in school be able to write their name, tell time, or pay for a meal at McDonalds makes my chest swell with pride.<br /><br />Your myths are so spot-on about how society feels about teachers. How sad! Because when you think about it, most parents would proclaim that their greatest accomplishment or possession is their child. OK, I am right there with you. So, if we are all lazy, want the summer's off, non-do'ers, then why turn your greatest of greats over to us every day for nine months to teach and shape? My advisor at WKU once said "There is no job that holds greater importance than teaching. Each day we shape the future of our world, one child at a time". So, I would say to our naysayers, be careful of your words; they don't taste so well when you have to eat them!<br /><br />Again, LOVED the post! I would love to meet you some day. Maybe we should have a "blog party" in Burkesville. I will offer up my farm as a rustic gathering place if needed!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919825390136418160noreply@blogger.com