The Journey Into Parenthood & the Quest to Become a Better Teacher

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THE BEST-LAID SCHEMES

But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane,In proving foresight may be vain;The best-laid schemes o’ mice an menGang aft agley,An’lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,For promis’d joy! - Robert Burns

Caledonia Joy

Patience

…being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:3-6)

Let students answer their own questions.Knowledge received.Knowledge discovered.Knowledge constructed.

“ENJOY THE CHAOS…”

The present becomes the past at the speed of life.

Appreciate each moment and each stage of childhood.

TEACHER AS GUIDE

Education is, after all, about the learner!

Teaching is who we are, not just what we say or do.

Steps to Teaching:1.Ignite the

fire.2.Get out

of the way.

SAVOR THE FACE TIME WHEN YOU GET IT.

The Power of Reflection

Perspective

THEY LEARN FROM DAY ONE.To be a constant role model every day takes amounts of patience, selflessness, maturity, and guidance only God can provide.

Assess yourself as well as your students.

• Be willing to adjust instruction and approach.• Be open to inspiration!• Model life-long learning.• Collaborate & interact with colleagues often!

ALL THINGS NEWSing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things… - Psalm 98:1

Then the world was broken, fallen and battered and scarred You took the hopeless, the life wasted, ruined and marredAnd made it new

You make all things new You redeem and You transform You renew and You restore You make all things new …

- “All Things New” Steven Curtis Chapman

The Value of a Great TeamThank you middle school team, for being corny, funny, zany, spontaneous, selfless, tenacious, and dependable!

Thank you, Peg Dodson, for being a great mentor during my college program and the best partner teacher possible for the last five years!

Thank you, Cedar Park, for being a great place to learn and grow!

A new baby…

Full-time teaching…

A certification/Master’s program…

All in a year?I can do all things through Him

who strengthens me.

- Philippians 4:13