What Would Your Keynote be?

Teachers,

Here is your weekly dose of “5-Point Friday. 

What Would Your Keynote be? —

I was at a conference a couple years ago and the keynote speaker was amazing. She taught about bringing the best out in students. She talked about how we as teachers are the ones that help students realize who they can be. Families bring the support and provide direction, but we give students the skills and the learning to make their dreams come true. So thinking about that, I want you to do a little reflection.what part of what you do would you teach to others? You do not have to be better than anyone else, you just need to be good at what you do. What is it that you do that helps students? Think about it. Write a presentation about it. Six slides in a PowerPoint. How would you teach others? How would you explain it? You are all amazing teachers and you need to share what you do with others. So what would your keynote be about? I dare you to write one, even if you never present it to anyone except your team, or yourself. Write one. 

Quote I’m pondering —

“If we teach today’s students as we taught yesterday’s, we rob them of tomorrow.” -John Dewey, 1915

What I’m watching —

The Hunt for the Wilderpeople

This is an actual movie. The link will take you to the trailer. The reason I like this movie is that it shows that when a child has not hope they just keep doing things wrong until someone actually cares and gives them the hope they are seeking. It is also a pretty funny movie. I hope you take a chance and check it out. It is at Redbox. 

Favorite Article This Week —

Confession: I Like Worksheets

This article perked my interest. I am not a fan of worksheets so I had to check this one out.

A Big Thank You —

Thank you for all you do. I love walking through the school and seeing conferences go on. Helping parents see their students progress, and sometimes helping them see their students in a new light. Thank you for taking the time to talk up the students, to make them the focus, to share the good about each student, and help the parents see what they can do to help. Thank you.

I appreciate all of you and your hard work. Have a wonderful 3 day weekend. Enjoy President’s Day.