I really do! I have often wondered what impact am I really having on these kids - these students that walk into my classroom for Chemistry or Physical Science. Do I really teach them anything? Will they remember the skills I try to impart on them? Why are they in my class?
I know that I have a greater influence on my own children than their teacher, even though they spend more time with their teacher than me in any given school day. The thing is, I love my children more than anything. I want them to be happy. I want them to be independent learners... to be self motivated... to think through consequences... to know someone will always care for them... to know that I will always be there for them and love them.
I have so many students who do not have that at home, or worse, try to be away from home because it is so miserable there. So I teach. I teach a content that I believe is relevant. I’m not really going to make the case. I have to assume that you already know that every object has chemical composition and that chemicals trigger every feeling you experience. Chemistry and its methods are everywhere, from the toothpaste you use after you wake up every morning to the toothpaste you use, after which you go to bed at night… But more importantly, those skills I want my own children to have...to be self motivated...think through consequences... to be an independent learner...that is what I want from my students!
As that teacher, I want my students to know that even if there is nothing at home, they are welcome at school - and people care - teachers care. I want my students to know that I care. That is why I teach. I was lucky to grow up with two loving parents. Two people who taught me everything I am today. My husband and I are that to our kids.
I am lucky - I get to be a parent and a teacher.
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