Teaching life most the time is a blast, but on a rare occasion it can really test your patients and stress level.
This year I (Jolene) have the best class ever!!! It is full of students who continually follow the rules; be safe, be respectful and be responsible. It is not the students that are testing my patients and stress level. It is the adults! Hum... you would think that it would be the students that sometimes lie, cheat, fight or my personal favorite...blurt out while I am talking that push me to the limit. No, it is the adults!!!
I was really pushed to my max last week. Some adults got into my head and made me believe I was this horrible teacher. I began thinking, well maybe I did say that, I did do that, or should be doing this? Wait a minute!!! No, I am doing what I am supposed to be doing. God, thanks to you, you woke me up!!! Yes, with you, Lord, there is nothing that can break me. You have my back not matter what trials come. Thank you Lord. I have never felt so much freedom and confidence in you as I do now. I truly feel at peace knowing you are in control!
I know that I am a good teacher and I am kind to my students. Certainly I am not perfect, but at the end of the day my true desire is to see students succeed with God's help!!!
"In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence."
Ephesians 3:12
4 comments:
Jo, I am sure you are a fabulous teacher. I remember walking to class with you one day telling you that I wasn't really sure if I wanted to teach. You immediately got this huge grin on your face and said "Oh, I can't wait. I want to decorate my classroom and wear wierd crayon necklaces." I know you are doing what you are supposed to be doing. Hang in there.
Jolene I bet you are an awesome teacher! It is sad the way people treat other people these days. Don't let it get to you. You have a hard job but it sounds like you love it and that is what matters!
I KNOW you're an amazing teacher. And you're the bestest friend EVER! I Love You!
preach it, sister!
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