SOL18 Day 3: Proud Teach

I have lots of proud teacher moments. When students have the lightbulb when they get something that they have previously been struggling on. When I see students include someone who may not be one of their best friends, but they don't want them to feel left out. When they stand up for what's right.

So many to choose from.

Today was different. 

Today I watched three girls deliver their first presentation at a technology conference. 

I watched three fifth grade girls articulately explain Dash & Dot robotics to students from 3rd through 12th grade with a level of confidence that I had not yet seen out of them in the classroom. I watched the three girls call on students in their session and answer their questions fully while providing extra information that I didn't even know about the robots. I also watched those same three girls smile triumphantly at the end of their session.

I am so incredibly proud of these three tech leaders. #GirlsWhoCode 

They are incredible. 

Congratulations ladies! 

Lucky Teach (SOL #4)

I am so blessed and have the best group of students this year. Our class helps one another, treats each other with kindness, and is excited to learn at school each day. 

While at the the girls basketball game yesterday I was able to watch some of my students support each other and celebrate each other's successes. One student in particular sat and cheered on his classmates' team. You could see the worry in his eyes as his classmates played in their game. He wanted all of his friends to do great, and wanted to be a part of their win, or loss. You could feel his emotions through the stressed out looks on his face.

This reminded me of how lucky I am to be part of all of my students' lives and watch their interactions together. I have such a wonderful opportunity to be with my students as they are growing up and deciding, through their actions, what kind of person they want to be. As a teacher, I am hopeful and excited to see how the choices they make impact the people they become. 

#5thGradeTigers, I look forward to helping you move forward in your lives and supporting you as you become the incredible people you are destined to be.