GS Ed Wk post #6

In the October 6th issue, I literally was in tears reading the article, "Superman, builds houses". I soooooo want to see this movie. I have heard mixed reviews but this article proves that the movies message can clearly save/change lives. Safford Baskins did not feel safe or wanted in school. The teachers and the subjects were boring and he felt that the teachers/staff didn't care if he was there or learned. That"s so sad! I do not want to be that teacher. I will make sure my students know that I care about not just their academics but them personally and they will feel safe in my classroom. Safford and his friend both stated that having close personal relationships with their teachers and having those teacher hold high expectations for them but in a caring sincere manner gave them the self confidence needed to excel. The teachers in this program (YouthBuild) were a great support system. That"s what I want to be and in order to do that I have to know my students, their backgrounds, their families/communities. The job of a teacher may seem daunting and definitely time consuming but it will be worth it!