"Ideal teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross, then having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create bridges of their own." -- Nikos KazantzakisWe are the construction workers ;-) who build the bridges for our students to cross into the future prepared for what lies ahead. Our classrooms are the bridges that we hold for our students. When we watch them continue to another bridge, we cheer them on to continue to grow and become independent - their own bridges.
Donovin worked with me in class after school today so that he would be able to go to church this evening. His improvement in sighting words automatically and accurately has grown drastically. My favorite part of today is when he said he felt good because he's reading faster! This is what he's been longing to do...read like his friends. I continue to hold my bridge for him to pass over and become confident and successful. This is always reward enough.
See you all next week. Don't forget the GRADUATE MEETING this FRIDAY, 2/27/09 at 4:00pm in the student rotunda. YEAH!!! I'm officially registered for graduation!!!
We missed you tonight Sheila! What wonderful news to hear how quickly Donovin is improving! It makes all the hard work worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that your session went well. It is always a good feeling to know that your student is progressing...We missed you at class!
ReplyDeleteWe missed tonight! Give Donovin a pat on the back for his progress. Your bridge must be strong enough to allow him and many others (coming your way) passage to get over. They, too, will build and strengthen their own bridges later.
ReplyDeleteHey girlie! I missed you on this session, but I'm glad that Donovin is getting his groove on. Take Care and I love the quote!
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