My largest motivator for my professional work and goals would be self-gratification and my students. I like to have a sense of accomplishment. I do not have to be patted on the back or recognized from someone else. I enjoy what I do and I want to do it well.
What motivates me the most is seeing my students return to tell me how much they got from my class and have used that knowledge in college and/or a job. I guess it has been instilled in me for awhile to work no matter what. I go to school early and stay late because I want to and not because I get "paid" to. I strive to do my best each and every day -- I am one of those that can not sit still -- I must do something/stay busy.
What motivates me is to see my students achieve what they never thought was possible. I am in a private day school for sped who have been kicked out of thier regular public school and pretty much written off. Most of them are tough eggs to crack and come in not caring a thing about school, just where they are going to get thier next meal and where they are going to lay thier head down to sleep that night. When that tough outter shell gets cracked and positive steps are made, whether it be that they actually stayed in class for a whole period without getting into a fight or knowing that they did every possible thing that they could and got a "B" on a test that they never thought was possible. Thats what drives me, to see my students achieve as the underdog.
My biggest motivation with my job would be to know one student that I serve becomes a success story. Whether it be they learned to add numbers correctly, to spelling a simple word, to passing an SOL when no one thought they could...to see that smile on their face and hear them say MS. MITCHELL...I did it...I did it!!!
My biggest motivator as a special education teacher is the ability to help students who come from disadvantaged situations, possess unique academic abilities, and have jaded educational perceptions. Many of these students are deemed difficult to work with by the majority of the school, and for me, I enjoy the challenge of working with these students to showcase their ability to learn. Parent feedback is another huge motivator for me. When parents say I have impacted their child's live for the better, any hardships I might have experienced are washed away.
I have enjoyed reading all of the responses to this particular blogging question. I, like many of you, am motivated by the students I serve in my school district. Currently in the job I am in as our school division's K-12 Gifted Programs Coordinator, I have had the honor and joy of watching students grow and mature from elementary school to middle school to high school. I have even been able to write college recommendations for these students I have served after working with them and their familes for multiple years. When I was in the classroom, the students were also the biggest motivating factor as well. Watching students grasp new concepts and think creatively and critically was exciting for me to see as a classroom teacher.
As a classroom teacher, I am motivated by many things. First and foremost, making sure that my students succeed gives me a sense of urgency to ensure they are mastering each skill required. This motivates me to research different ways to teach a skill when a student(s) is struggling. Other motivators are recognition from my administrators, colleagues and the parents. When I am given a compliment about my students, I am instantly reenergized to continue working hard.
My biggest motivation for my professional work and professional goals is myself. Though I know that may seem selfish, my motivation is a love of learning and a never ending desire to know and do more. I always want to improve myself and challenge myself to learn new things. I always want to work harder and reach new heights.
Helping others succeed has always been my main interest. I feel one of the best ways to do this is help someone learn new things. I actually began my "teaching career" at the age of 12 when, as a Boy Scout" I taught outdoor skills to younger Scouts. Continuing that 'teaching' experience over the next few years led me to go into education as an undergraduate. As a Special Educator for most of my life, I have seen the joy in my students as they work hard to achieve a goal. I am motivated to help others and my reward comes from the success that they experience when they are successful.
The thing that motivates me the most for my professional work and professional goals is when I see my students succeed. There is nothing more rewarding then knowing what my students know when they are pre-assessed and then seeing what they have learned once I have taught them and given them a post-assessment. It is such a great feeling to see progress of my students and know that I helped make that.
My motivator would have to be that of my students accomplishments. I believe that every child CAN learn, maybe not by the same method or in the same way, but it is my job as an educator to dedicate myself to making their learning environment as safe and inviting as possible in order for that learning to take place.
My main motivation are the students I interact with on a daily basis. If you are not in this profession for the students, you will not last long. If you are not in this profession for the students, your desire will wane. If you are not in this profession for the students, they will see right through your disposition. If you are not in this profession for the students, you will not be effective.
My main motivating force as an administrator would be to see the success of both my students and the staff. I would love to see those students and teachers who love education flourish. I would equally love to see those students and teachers who are lukewarm about education have a love and desire ignited in them.
As I read the posts here, I realize that we all share a motivation....that we all love to see someone reach a goal, complete a task, or learn something they didn't think they could. There is no greater joy than watching that "light bulb" come on when the concept suddenly makes sense to a student or they make a connection with something!
Having not only our students succeed but also my staff is my main goal. There is nothing greater than having a first year teacher gain confidence after all of her student have passed with flying colors. Ross Matney
My motivation comes from seeing the mentor teachers I work with journal to me about success. I am motivated when the students in their classes make improvements form planning we completed together. I am motivated when one of the first year teachers has doubled time on task from the beginning of the year.
My biggest motivation is to see the students that I have worked with become successful. My personal philosophy is to "make a difference." I have always wanted to help other people no matter what. I love to see former students doing something positive for themselves. Of course, it always feels good when your former students give you some credit for their success. That is what motivates me!
My biggest motivator has to be my self-motivation for starting and completing tasks. Daily I am motivated once I see a child have the "aha" moment and be so excited once they "get it". I am also motivated by the student who cannot seem to ask enough questions when I teach him/ her something they think is interesting. Once the year is completed, I am motivated by how the year was a success and how I have helped at least one student to want to love learning and want to know more. I enjoy seeing students from previous years who come back and tell me how much of an impact I had on them and how they are successful now and believe in themselves that they can do anything.
My students motivate me most for my professional work (teaching), I feel that I have to do my absolute best for them at all times when I am teaching and/or advocating for them. They create this sense of fulfillment for me when I know I have given them what they need to grow up and be productive citizens.
I motivate my self when it applies to my professional goals, I am extremely passionate about the field of education and I want to learn and absorb everything about this field. I make goals for myself and I work to reach them. This gives me a sense of accomplishment.
My students motivate me most for my professional work (teaching), I feel that I have to do my absolute best for them at all times when I am teaching and/or advocating for them. They create this sense of fulfillment for me when I know I have given them what they need to grow up and be productive citizens.
I motivate my self when it applies to my professional goals, I am extremely passionate about the field of education and I want to learn and absorb everything about this field. I make goals for myself and I work to reach them. This gives me a sense of accomplishment.
I think that what motivates me the most is my passion for reaching all students. I love the self gratification and student gratification that comes with the education profession. Making one difference in the life of a child is the absolute best feeling in the world. I want to continue to grow and learn how I can make a difference in the life of our children.
The biggest motivaional factor for me has to be seeing student success not only in my classroom but others as well. Knowing that I made a difference in their success motivates me to even work harder.
My students motivate me the most for my professional work and professional goals. I love working with children. Observing them and seeing progress motivates me to the highest! Having my students succeed is my main goal, so I strive hard to help them to achieve.
My students motivate me to be the best teacher that I can be. Seeing their successes makes me want to work hard. Working closely with other teachers at my school is also incredibly motivating because I feel an obligation to work hard for my team, as well as my students.
My passion for student learning and personal growth is the combination that motivates me the most for my professional work and professional goals. I love working with children, and I have worked with children for most of my working life. I want to be better because I want my students to be better. I want to be a true model for them.
I am a highly motivated and driven person. I like to do well and be successful. I am a people pleaser. Additionally, I really do not know what I want to be when I grown up, therefore, I like to try a variety of activities. My students succeeding motivate me to be the best teacher I can.
My biggest motivator is my students. They are the reason that I am doing what I am doing. To see them achieve and have success is wonderful. To know that I am a part of making that happen is rewarding.
Taking a "can't do" child and turning/convincing them into a "can do" child is what motivates me the most! I love working with the stuggling students (the students others give up on). I truly am invested in my students. Self-improvement, continuous learning and increasing myself(trying to keep Mr. Alzheimers away:)are the foundation of who I am.
Simply seeing a child succeed at something they are learning or doing is motivation for me. I love it ever time I see a "light bulb" go off, and the child feels that accomplishment of attaining a task.
I am motivated out of a sense of a desire to have a positive impact in the lives of others. I want to help others to learn, while I am learning from others in the process. I am motivated by seeing people grow and develop. I am motivated by building strong connections to people and learning to discover the whole person. I am motivated by high expectations, hard work, compassion and understanding, and learning to have fun while learning.
It is all about building relationships for me. This is what motivates me. I want to build lasting relationships with my students in a way that we encourage each other. We are proud to be co-learners together. Our time together is special, they are special. I am special. I think every single person has trememdous potential and I want to help them know themselves a little more so that they can get closer to reaching their potential. Every day is a new opportunity to try something, to learn something. I have high-expectations of myself and of others in my life too. I am lucky, because I do get to work with my students (I am a gifted teacher) over many years, sometimes for as many as 8 years.
My students are the motivational factor for me. Coming from the private sector to education has allowed me to shed some light into the classroom on the fundamental skills that student will need in the years to come. Watching the "light bulbs" go off in the student's heads as they fully understand concepts. At the end of the year when they come back to tell you how much they learned and that they will miss you is priceless. Professional I am motivated from the empowered culture of our school. The leadership team does value ideas and seeks collaboration form the teachers in effort to make our school a better place.
The thing that gets my "blood pumping" is when I can reach a child that has shut down. When I can get a child who is sad or angry to finally look into my eyes and want to smile and then open up and talk to me. Oh, how I feel alive inside when this happens. I love it when I can make this connection. I love it, too, when I see the "light bulb" effect happen in the eyes of the child who finally understands a concept. This excites me, this motivates me, this is why I want to return to the classroom. I miss it.
What don't motivate me should be the question! The smile and look on a student's face that "Get's It!". The success stories from former students who have went on to achieve great things. The student who says she was "inspired to be a social studies teacher" because of all I did and gave to her when I was her teacher. Hearing all three of my daughters say "I want to be a teacher just like my Daddy." My father who said I could never be more than a coal miner because I didn't do very well in Algebra back in 8th and 9th grade. The strong desire to give back to to my home area by inspiring, motivating, and making a difference in the lives of as many children as possible by teaching and soon enough, developing a vision and developing it to meet the needs of a school, its faculty/staff, and its students so they, too, can be successful.
I guess the one things that motivates me is just seeing the students get excited about learning. When you are teaching a skill and the children are engaged in their learning it really makes me appreciated what I do each day. We all know there are hard days I think that the great day way outnumber those once in a while "bad days." Its the "light bulb look" as I call it, its nice to see when a child understands what the objective is for that particular subject!
I have always striven to do my best in whatever I attempt to do. The intrinsic reward of knowing that I have accomplished something of which I may be proud is my main motivation. I want my family to be proud of the person I am, and I want others who know me, in a professional sense or otherwise, to be able to say, "She always has people's best interests at heart."
If its not for the students then why be here? I love seeing the lightbulb, love seeing the confidence it builds for each student, and I love the way I feel when I know I have made a difference (even when the student doesn't realize it!) I feel as a teacher I needed to absolutely exhaust all resources for students. My motivation has changed since having three small children. I have an 8, 6, and 4 year old and I have seen the teachers who go out of their way to establish strong relationships with my child to facilitate learning. Unfortunatley, I have also had a teacher who never really made that connection and seemed to go through the motions of being a teacher. For the positive teachers it has meant the world to me. It has also opened my eyes to what my parents feel and how I want to make that positive connection with all my students in order to assist them in acheiving their goals.
The education of the students who walk through my classroom each year are my motivating force for both my professional work as well as goals. I have a need to teach a well rounded individual; a good character citizen. I want my students to have the successfull tools to survive in the "real world." Tools such as critical thinking, and problem solving skills. I want them to have a since of community and to have the ability to help those who surround them in life. My professional goal as a school leader is to build relationships within the school as well as the community; resulting in a greater educational culture atmosphere and positive outcomes for our school.
What motivates me the most is helping my students go beyond what they ever thought possible. I love to see that spark in their eyes when something clicks or a new connection is made. I have to help students become successful, contributing members of society and lovers of learning.
What motivates me is the impact that I have on children. As a teacher I can impact their lives in ways that only others can imagine. Some people only have their own biological children to influence. I'm able to influence 100 a year! It's a tremendous motivator but also a HUGE responsibility. I impact them not only by teaching math, but by teaching them to become members of society, to find their own identities and to teach them life skills. A simple thank you from a child is one of the best motivators there is!
Just seeing the students fulfill their absolute potential. Being able to teach them what makes them decent and respectful human beings. Also, if they just fulfill their time with things that are meaningful, than they will be fulfilling life promises
What motivates me the most is knowing that I am helping others become what they want to be. Working hard not only provides myself self-gratification, but it allows my students to see the possibilities around them.
I am highly motivated by my students. I get the oppurtunity to teach them for 7 years and to watch them grow. It's wonderful seeing them succeed in the subject I teach, but it's even better to see them grow in all other aspects of their lives.
My daughter motivates me professionally. I want to do all that I can to emphasize the importance of a good education and the value of being a productive citizen who contributes positively to the community. Laura Deel-Stanley
My largest motivator for my professional work and goals would be self-gratification and my students. I like to have a sense of accomplishment. I do not have to be patted on the back or recognized from someone else. I enjoy what I do and I want to do it well.
ReplyDeleteWhat motivates me the most is seeing my students return to tell me how much they got from my class and have used that knowledge in college and/or a job. I guess it has been instilled in me for awhile to work no matter what. I go to school early and stay late because I want to and not because I get "paid" to. I strive to do my best each and every day -- I am one of those that can not sit still -- I must do something/stay busy.
ReplyDeleteWhat motivates me is to see my students achieve what they never thought was possible. I am in a private day school for sped who have been kicked out of thier regular public school and pretty much written off. Most of them are tough eggs to crack and come in not caring a thing about school, just where they are going to get thier next meal and where they are going to lay thier head down to sleep that night. When that tough outter shell gets cracked and positive steps are made, whether it be that they actually stayed in class for a whole period without getting into a fight or knowing that they did every possible thing that they could and got a "B" on a test that they never thought was possible. Thats what drives me, to see my students achieve as the underdog.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivation with my job would be to know one student that I serve becomes a success story. Whether it be they learned to add numbers correctly, to spelling a simple word, to passing an SOL when no one thought they could...to see that smile on their face and hear them say MS. MITCHELL...I did it...I did it!!!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivator as a special education teacher is the ability to help students who come from disadvantaged situations, possess unique academic abilities, and have jaded educational perceptions. Many of these students are deemed difficult to work with by the majority of the school, and for me, I enjoy the challenge of working with these students to showcase their ability to learn. Parent feedback is another huge motivator for me. When parents say I have impacted their child's live for the better, any hardships I might have experienced are washed away.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed reading all of the responses to this particular blogging question. I, like many of you, am motivated by the students I serve in my school district. Currently in the job I am in as our school division's K-12 Gifted Programs Coordinator, I have had the honor and joy of watching students grow and mature from elementary school to middle school to high school. I have even been able to write college recommendations for these students I have served after working with them and their familes for multiple years.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in the classroom, the students were also the biggest motivating factor as well. Watching students grasp new concepts and think creatively and critically was exciting for me to see as a classroom teacher.
As a classroom teacher, I am motivated by many things. First and foremost, making sure that my students succeed gives me a sense of urgency to ensure they are mastering each skill required. This motivates me to research different ways to teach a skill when a student(s) is struggling. Other motivators are recognition from my administrators, colleagues and the parents. When I am given a compliment about my students, I am instantly reenergized to continue working hard.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivation for my professional work and professional goals is myself. Though I know that may seem selfish, my motivation is a love of learning and a never ending desire to know and do more. I always want to improve myself and challenge myself to learn new things. I always want to work harder and reach new heights.
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ReplyDeleteHelping others succeed has always been my main interest. I feel one of the best ways to do this is help someone learn new things. I actually began my "teaching career" at the age of 12 when, as a Boy Scout" I taught outdoor skills to younger Scouts. Continuing that 'teaching' experience over the next few years led me to go into education as an undergraduate. As a Special Educator for most of my life, I have seen the joy in my students as they work hard to achieve a goal.
ReplyDeleteI am motivated to help others and my reward comes from the success that they experience when they are successful.
The thing that motivates me the most for my professional work and professional goals is when I see my students succeed. There is nothing more rewarding then knowing what my students know when they are pre-assessed and then seeing what they have learned once I have taught them and given them a post-assessment. It is such a great feeling to see progress of my students and know that I helped make that.
ReplyDeleteI love to see students succeed. When you can see a child grow and achieve in all areas of their life....that is motivation for me.
ReplyDeleteMy motivator would have to be that of my students accomplishments. I believe that every child CAN learn, maybe not by the same method or in the same way, but it is my job as an educator to dedicate myself to making their learning environment as safe and inviting as possible in order for that learning to take place.
ReplyDeleteMy main motivation are the students I interact with on a daily basis. If you are not in this profession for the students, you will not last long. If you are not in this profession for the students, your desire will wane. If you are not in this profession for the students, they will see right through your disposition. If you are not in this profession for the students, you will not be effective.
ReplyDeleteMy main motivating force as an administrator would be to see the success of both my students and the staff. I would love to see those students and teachers who love education flourish. I would equally love to see those students and teachers who are lukewarm about education have a love and desire ignited in them.
As I read the posts here, I realize that we all share a motivation....that we all love to see someone reach a goal, complete a task, or learn something they didn't think they could. There is no greater joy than watching that "light bulb" come on when the concept suddenly makes sense to a student or they make a connection with something!
ReplyDeleteHaving not only our students succeed but also my staff is my main goal. There is nothing greater than having a first year teacher gain confidence after all of her student have passed with flying colors.
ReplyDeleteRoss Matney
My motivation comes from seeing the mentor teachers I work with journal to me about success. I am motivated when the students in their classes make improvements form planning we completed together. I am motivated when one of the first year teachers has doubled time on task from the beginning of the year.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivation is to see the students that I have worked with become successful. My personal philosophy is to "make a difference." I have always wanted to help other people no matter what. I love to see former students doing something positive for themselves. Of course, it always feels good when your former students give you some credit for their success. That is what motivates me!
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivator has to be my self-motivation for starting and completing tasks. Daily I am motivated once I see a child have the "aha" moment and be so excited once they "get it". I am also motivated by the student who cannot seem to ask enough questions when I teach him/ her something they think is interesting. Once the year is completed, I am motivated by how the year was a success and how I have helped at least one student to want to love learning and want to know more. I enjoy seeing students from previous years who come back and tell me how much of an impact I had on them and how they are successful now and believe in themselves that they can do anything.
ReplyDeleteMy students motivate me most for my professional work (teaching), I feel that I have to do my absolute best for them at all times when I am teaching and/or advocating for them. They create this sense of fulfillment for me when I know I have given them what they need to grow up and be productive citizens.
ReplyDeleteI motivate my self when it applies to my professional goals, I am extremely passionate about the field of education and I want to learn and absorb everything about this field. I make goals for myself and I work to reach them. This gives me a sense of accomplishment.
My students motivate me most for my professional work (teaching), I feel that I have to do my absolute best for them at all times when I am teaching and/or advocating for them. They create this sense of fulfillment for me when I know I have given them what they need to grow up and be productive citizens.
ReplyDeleteI motivate my self when it applies to my professional goals, I am extremely passionate about the field of education and I want to learn and absorb everything about this field. I make goals for myself and I work to reach them. This gives me a sense of accomplishment.
I think that what motivates me the most is my passion for reaching all students. I love the self gratification and student gratification that comes with the education profession. Making one difference in the life of a child is the absolute best feeling in the world. I want to continue to grow and learn how I can make a difference in the life of our children.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest motivaional factor for me has to be seeing student success not only in my classroom but others as well. Knowing that I made a difference in their success motivates me to even work harder.
ReplyDeleteMy students motivate me the most for my professional work and professional goals. I love working with children. Observing them and seeing progress motivates me to the highest! Having my students succeed is my main goal, so I strive hard to help them to achieve.
ReplyDeleteMy students motivate me to be the best teacher that I can be. Seeing their successes makes me want to work hard. Working closely with other teachers at my school is also incredibly motivating because I feel an obligation to work hard for my team, as well as my students.
ReplyDeleteMy passion for student learning and personal growth is the combination that motivates me the most for my professional work and professional goals. I love working with children, and I have worked with children for most of my working life. I want to be better because I want my students to be better. I want to be a true model for them.
ReplyDeleteI am a highly motivated and driven person. I like to do well and be successful. I am a people pleaser. Additionally, I really do not know what I want to be when I grown up, therefore, I like to try a variety of activities. My students succeeding motivate me to be the best teacher I can.
ReplyDeleteMy biggest motivator is my students. They are the reason that I am doing what I am doing. To see them achieve and have success is wonderful. To know that I am a part of making that happen is rewarding.
ReplyDeleteTaking a "can't do" child and turning/convincing them into a "can do" child is what motivates me the most! I love working with the stuggling students (the students others give up on). I truly am invested in my students. Self-improvement, continuous learning and increasing myself(trying to keep Mr. Alzheimers away:)are the foundation of who I am.
ReplyDeleteSimply seeing a child succeed at something they are learning or doing is motivation for me. I love it ever time I see a "light bulb" go off, and the child feels that accomplishment of attaining a task.
ReplyDeleteI am motivated out of a sense of a desire to have a positive impact in the lives of others. I want to help others to learn, while I am learning from others in the process. I am motivated by seeing people grow and develop. I am motivated by building strong connections to people and learning to discover the whole person. I am motivated by high expectations, hard work, compassion and understanding, and learning to have fun while learning.
ReplyDeleteIt is all about building relationships for me. This is what motivates me. I want to build lasting relationships with my students in a way that we encourage each other. We are proud to be co-learners together. Our time together is special, they are special. I am special.
ReplyDeleteI think every single person has trememdous potential and I want to help them know themselves a little more so that they can get closer to reaching their potential.
Every day is a new opportunity to try something, to learn something. I have high-expectations of myself and of others in my life too.
I am lucky, because I do get to work with my students (I am a gifted teacher) over many years, sometimes for as many as 8 years.
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ReplyDeleteMy students are the motivational factor for me. Coming from the private sector to education has allowed me to shed some light into the classroom on the fundamental skills that student will need in the years to come. Watching the "light bulbs" go off in the student's heads as they fully understand concepts. At the end of the year when they come back to tell you how much they learned and that they will miss you is priceless. Professional I am motivated from the empowered culture of our school. The leadership team does value ideas and seeks collaboration form the teachers in effort to make our school a better place.
ReplyDeleteThe thing that gets my "blood pumping" is when I can reach a child that has shut down. When I can get a child who is sad or angry to finally look into my eyes and want to smile and then open up and talk to me. Oh, how I feel alive inside when this happens. I love it when I can make this connection. I love it, too, when I see the "light bulb" effect happen in the eyes of the child who finally understands a concept. This excites me, this motivates me, this is why I want to return to the classroom. I miss it.
ReplyDeleteWhat don't motivate me should be the question! The smile and look on a student's face that "Get's It!". The success stories from former students who have went on to achieve great things. The student who says she was "inspired to be a social studies teacher" because of all I did and gave to her when I was her teacher. Hearing all three of my daughters say "I want to be a teacher just like my Daddy." My father who said I could never be more than a coal miner because I didn't do very well in Algebra back in 8th and 9th grade. The strong desire to give back to to my home area by inspiring, motivating, and making a difference in the lives of as many children as possible by teaching and soon enough, developing a vision and developing it to meet the needs of a school, its faculty/staff, and its students so they, too, can be successful.
ReplyDeleteI guess the one things that motivates me is just seeing the students get excited about learning. When you are teaching a skill and the children are engaged in their learning it really makes me appreciated what I do each day. We all know there are hard days I think that the great day way outnumber those once in a while "bad days." Its the "light bulb look" as I call it, its nice to see when a child understands what the objective is for that particular subject!
ReplyDeleteI have always striven to do my best in whatever I attempt to do. The intrinsic reward of knowing that I have accomplished something of which I may be proud is my main motivation. I want my family to be proud of the person I am, and I want others who know me, in a professional sense or otherwise, to be able to say, "She always has people's best interests at heart."
ReplyDeleteMy greatest motivation comes from a student achieving a skill from my lessons. I am passionate about education.
ReplyDeleteIf its not for the students then why be here? I love seeing the lightbulb, love seeing the confidence it builds for each student, and I love the way I feel when I know I have made a difference (even when the student doesn't realize it!) I feel as a teacher I needed to absolutely exhaust all resources for students. My motivation has changed since having three small children. I have an 8, 6, and 4 year old and I have seen the teachers who go out of their way to establish strong relationships with my child to facilitate learning. Unfortunatley, I have also had a teacher who never really made that connection and seemed to go through the motions of being a teacher. For the positive teachers it has meant the world to me. It has also opened my eyes to what my parents feel and how I want to make that positive connection with all my students in order to assist them in acheiving their goals.
ReplyDeleteThe education of the students who walk through my classroom each year are my motivating force for both my professional work as well as goals. I have a need to teach a well rounded individual; a good character citizen. I want my students to have the successfull tools to survive in the "real world." Tools such as critical thinking, and problem solving skills. I want them to have a since of community and to have the ability to help those who surround them in life. My professional goal as a school leader is to build relationships within the school as well as the community; resulting in a greater educational culture atmosphere and positive outcomes for our school.
ReplyDeleteWhat motivates me the most is helping my students go beyond what they ever thought possible. I love to see that spark in their eyes when something clicks or a new connection is made. I have to help students become successful, contributing members of society and lovers of learning.
ReplyDeleteWhat motivates me is the impact that I have on children. As a teacher I can impact their lives in ways that only others can imagine. Some people only have their own biological children to influence. I'm able to influence 100 a year! It's a tremendous motivator but also a HUGE responsibility. I impact them not only by teaching math, but by teaching them to become members of society, to find their own identities and to teach them life skills. A simple thank you from a child is one of the best motivators there is!
ReplyDeleteJust seeing the students fulfill their absolute potential. Being able to teach them what makes them decent and respectful human beings. Also, if they just fulfill their time with things that are meaningful, than they will be fulfilling life promises
ReplyDeleteWhat motivates me the most is knowing that I am helping others become what they want to be. Working hard not only provides myself self-gratification, but it allows my students to see the possibilities around them.
ReplyDeleteI am highly motivated by my students. I get the oppurtunity to teach them for 7 years and to watch them grow. It's wonderful seeing them succeed in the subject I teach, but it's even better to see them grow in all other aspects of their lives.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter motivates me professionally. I want to do all that I can to emphasize the importance of a good education and the value of being a productive citizen who contributes positively to the community.
ReplyDeleteLaura Deel-Stanley