I received a message from a young teacher-to-be. He was scared.
He was going into his first classroom. He wanted advice on how to teach.
What could I tell him. I was gratified by the request, but I don't really
like to give advice so much as I share myself. After all, I know myself
best and others least. This is what I told him I do, and I'd like to
share it with you:
Want to be there with every fiber of your being. Teach each and
every student. Reach out and touch that other human being, one at a time.
Stop looking for pat answers, for such-fire formulae, for the one way, for
guarantees. There aren't any. Trust your instinct.
Scared? That's okay. You should be. I am. Every day. What you
are doing is important.
Make it a good day.
--Louis--
Louis Schmier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of History http://www.halcyon.com/arborhts/louis.html
Valdosta State University
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