Obama was a man who believed that education is very important to our children. Obama also stated that children needed this "head start " in order to get them prepared.

This definitely shows that all children are able to become any and everything not because They can but because We are giving them a OPPORUNITY to do so!!!

My Childhood Webb

          The support system that I had growing up has inspired me to be the type of teacher and the type of parent I am TODAY!

  MOM- As a child my mother was the one person who always made sure I had before I needed. This means that she provided at all times to making sure she was available at school events to making sure that I learned how to do simple hair styles.

 DAD- As a child my father was the person who taught me everything. He taught me things by doing them with me not by just telling me!!!

  Grandparents- My grandadday and my grandmother as a child always made me feel as if I could never fail. If I did something wrong at home, I still was perfect in their eyesight. Grandadday made me feel special, and Grandmother made me feel included even though they lived more miles away.

  Great Grandma- My greatmother as a child showed me how to conduct myself as a young lady, and she always showed me how to do things such as cooking and washing clothes.

This is Why I started to TEACH!!!

Meet Jefferey!!

When I first started at the high school, I was assigned to a Special Education Class. Yes, I loved it but at the same time I felt like some kids in that classroom were cable of doing more than the class offered. I noticed that and I decided to take it to the principal of the school and present a small idea which lead to 3 of the students going into inclusion classes where I tag along with them in every classroom like a teacher assistant to them personally. Jeffery was my heart, he was so smart, but no one every pushed until he met me. We were the talk of the school, he joined FBLA which I became the advisor, he started being "popular", he had more of a fun spirit and his last year

 

If Parents only knew sometimes that they are hurting their children.....

Had student this year and I honestly felt so horrible for him. To begin with He was very behind in every stage of growth, and the saddest part was that the mom was the problem. She was in denial and didn't want to get her son services, but it was clear he needed services that our school couldn't provide unless she attend the meeting. My school is a low poverty area, so I was used to certain backgrounds, but not one where the mom is in denial. I cast no judgment on any child, because my daughter is just two years old, and anything can happen to her as she is developing. However, what I won't do is deny my child help if she needs it. He struggled so much , and I just felt so bad for him , because he had potential to improve in his class , but his mother was hindering him. He came and diapers the first two weeks, and I worked my butt off to get him in underwear.  The saying goes "It starts at home" and I really wish she had more time to help him and stay on the same schedule that we set for him. It hurts that alot of parents that we have in our school system are like this and I will never understand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Treat the child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming- Haim Ginott

Ever been to the store and seen a child being talked to poorly by their parent?
Ever seen a mother constantly yelling for every little thing?
Ever seen a teacher correct a student, but doesn't explain why?


I think I can go on and on about the communication amongst a child and a adult. Haim's quote was introduced to me in a behavior training about how students in our classroom need to be treated as children. At first I disagreed , but as my child grow up the age I started to change my opinion. Students in my class mess up, I try my hardest to not yell the first time. I think it is important to walk over and get down to their level and explain the problem and help them to improve. I can admit my child is in her two's. I yell at her quite often, but that approach does not work like it used to and I had to change my ways. I have to hold my students to the same standard I want my daughter to understand that anything she wants to do that she can do.


Students have it hard at home, and as teachers I think we shouldn't add more on to their plate? (Slang)
It feels weird saying don't add more to a child, because they are a child. Yet, children are faced with earlier situations than we were growing up. Parents work more, so many single family households, and income is a major strain on families.


In one of my past classes their was this story about a teacher who always gave smiley faces on all papers that reflected a poor grade. The reason why is that their is always room for growth, and sometimes students need to be reminded that they can do better!!!!