Thursday, March 25, 2010

'Personal Thoughts'

As a future educator, I really really hope to inspire children to follow their dreams and to teach them the importance of perseverance. In today's world many children need great role models and need a great sense of encouragement. I want to make a difference in children's lives and to lead them in the right direction. When I look back over the past ten years, so many horrific world events have gone on such as: September 11 attacks on the world trade center, war in Iraq,Virginia Tech massacre, Hurricane Katrina damaging 80 percent of New Orleans. I want to teach children that tragic events will happen, but they have to be strong and be able to overcome adversity. Unfortunately, we do not live in a secure world, but it is very important to inspire children to follow their heart in making good decisions in the future.

2 comments:

  1. Very nice post!
    I like the way you think, and you are completely right, kids need good role models and I think, we as teachers must give them the best example for them to follow and so that way we'll help them succeed and overcome all obstacles.
    One thing that I would like to add to your post is that all those tragic events you mention do affect children, but I think right now our children are being most affected by the horrific amount of violence and insecurity we are facing here in the border with Juarez. It's a very sad situation the one we are living and I am really concerned about it, because I am not sure what is it that we can do to help our children face this terrible experiences.

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  2. i would like to say you don't see people very often wanting to inspire children thats an awesome trait to have, you'll make an awesome teacher ;).

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