Re: [LM_NET] VENT: Teacher Joke

[sottovoce7@AOL.COM]

I have to say i'm puzzled every time?I read one of these threads about jokes, 
comments, remarks by teachers. I have never had a teacher make a remark about my 
education level, work load, or what I do (or don't do) in the school. My classroom 
teachers accept me as a partner in what they are doing because?I have worked to 
prove my program as a vital part of the school. I don't think they see me sit at 
the circ desk for any great length of time except when checking out a class. They 
see me out in the building working on a variety of things, some library related and 
some not. As they walk the halls the teachers see my READ posters, Science posters, 
scale model solar system hallway. They are reminded about what I do. The library is 
everywhere.?They know I spend extra time at school and at home putting together 
videos to help the students in math, science and social studies. They see me 
perform when they need a?theme kickoff. They are with their classes when I do the 
lessons which!
  are directly related to their classroom work. The effort involved in planning 
lessons for each grade level is self evident. They see me magically pull a book off 
the shelf on some obscure subject the need for a planning meeting. They also know I 
am responsive to their needs... whatever that need may be. Most are even apologetic 
when they ask a favor because they "know I am busy..." They also know I will do it 
if they ask. Are some teachers harder to work with than others? You bet. But that 
is the challenge and thrill of the job. I love completing a hard task and making it 
look easy. Maybe I am just blessed with a wonderful staff. Maybe I planned it this 
way and work hard to maintain it. I find this job different every day. That is the 
fun of it. 


Doug Valentine
RISD STAR Teacher 2006-07
Skyview Elementary
9229 Meadowknoll Drive
Dallas Texas 75243


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