Week 4-Elementary School Jordan
Growing up with my mom having an in-home daycare in our basement, I wasn't very nervous to go kindergarten. Take note--this was still when there was AM and PM kindergarten; I went to AM. I remember seeing a bunch of girls and boys crying the first few days and not understanding what the big deal was at all. All of our moms and dads were going to be home when we got there. I just did not get it.
Anyways, my teachers. I had the best, most loving, caring, teachers I ever could've asked for. Kindergarten was Mrs. Proctor-she was funny. Every year until I graduated 5th grade and went to middle school, I would go into her room in the morning and put down all her chairs. Every. Single. Day. For five years. When I graduated she gave me a gorgeous silver jewelry container and I still have it on my dresser till this day. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Rutlidge. I don't remember her very much. I think she was nice. Second grade-Mrs. Pemberton. Oh, I loved her. She was so funny. She was caring, kind, patient, and always knew exactly what to say. She was so loving and understanding. Then there was Mrs. Kimble. Her motto was "Anything is possible, but some things are highly improbable" and boy, do I remember that saying all the time. Fourth grade was Mrs. Dutcher. I smile just thinking about how kind and motherly she was. Mrs. Kimble, Pemberton, and Proctor all had this trait down to a T as well. But Mrs. Dutcher had Ron Weasley's mother's type of motherly love. Just so welcoming and always smiling, even if she was probably thinking "please stop talking". Then we get to fifth grade. Mrs. Bearden. My biggest inspiration to become a teacher because of her ability to let me be myself. I was a jokester. And I talked (talk). A LOT. Any teacher I've had (or any person who has ever met me, I think?) can attest to that. Her patience with me having my first boyfriend (in her class) (LOL), her patience with me talking so much that she moved me probably next to every person and I just made best friends with them. She just always helped us see and understand the joys of teaching. She was so passionate about it and made it so fun.
All these teachers make me smile when I think about them. They touched my heart and I am so thankful I had such a great experience at my elementary school. I blossomed as a student and as a person and because of that, I am inspired to be that passionate, loving, and understanding to my students. Children have such relationship-built minds. These teachers all understood that and made an effort, just like I plan to. I can't wait to have my own classroom someday and help years and years of students find the joy in learning.
Anyways, my teachers. I had the best, most loving, caring, teachers I ever could've asked for. Kindergarten was Mrs. Proctor-she was funny. Every year until I graduated 5th grade and went to middle school, I would go into her room in the morning and put down all her chairs. Every. Single. Day. For five years. When I graduated she gave me a gorgeous silver jewelry container and I still have it on my dresser till this day. My first grade teacher, Mrs. Rutlidge. I don't remember her very much. I think she was nice. Second grade-Mrs. Pemberton. Oh, I loved her. She was so funny. She was caring, kind, patient, and always knew exactly what to say. She was so loving and understanding. Then there was Mrs. Kimble. Her motto was "Anything is possible, but some things are highly improbable" and boy, do I remember that saying all the time. Fourth grade was Mrs. Dutcher. I smile just thinking about how kind and motherly she was. Mrs. Kimble, Pemberton, and Proctor all had this trait down to a T as well. But Mrs. Dutcher had Ron Weasley's mother's type of motherly love. Just so welcoming and always smiling, even if she was probably thinking "please stop talking". Then we get to fifth grade. Mrs. Bearden. My biggest inspiration to become a teacher because of her ability to let me be myself. I was a jokester. And I talked (talk). A LOT. Any teacher I've had (or any person who has ever met me, I think?) can attest to that. Her patience with me having my first boyfriend (in her class) (LOL), her patience with me talking so much that she moved me probably next to every person and I just made best friends with them. She just always helped us see and understand the joys of teaching. She was so passionate about it and made it so fun.
All these teachers make me smile when I think about them. They touched my heart and I am so thankful I had such a great experience at my elementary school. I blossomed as a student and as a person and because of that, I am inspired to be that passionate, loving, and understanding to my students. Children have such relationship-built minds. These teachers all understood that and made an effort, just like I plan to. I can't wait to have my own classroom someday and help years and years of students find the joy in learning.
I'm so glad to hear that you had such a positive elementary school experience Jordan. I can relate to some of the the other post(s) I've read in our group, and say that not all my elementary school teachers had a positive impact on me.. but I'd say 3 out of 5 isn't bad ;). Sounds like you have some great things to apply to your own classroom and students!
ReplyDeleteThat's great that you had so many great teachers! Not everyone is so lucky!
ReplyDeleteI love that you had so many wonderful and influential teachers. I also loved that you helped that teacher by putting her chairs down every single morning for 5 years! You influenced her, too. That's sweet of you.
ReplyDeleteI love that you had a great experience in school. I did too, except for kindergarten. My teacher was old and crotchety. Children were to be seen ad not heard in her classroom which made no since to me in kindergarten. First grade on though I had an awesome group of teachers and I feel they have each impacted me in some way for my decision to want to be a teacher.
ReplyDeleteJordan,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your blog! I absolutely love that you had such a wonderful experience growing up and in elementary school! Your influence will pass onto your students with great strengths!
Michelle P