Thursday, September 17, 2015

What Do Teachers Make?

This blog post is in response to Mrs. Kallas' post.

If I was asked the question "what do teachers make?" I would reply with, "teachers make what our students give us." I want my students to know no matter what I make, no matter how tough being a teacher might be, it's one of the most rewarding jobs there is. When I get older and have a degree in teaching I'll be able to say at family get together,I get paid to do something I love."So bring on those conversations, I want my family to know no matter how much I make as a teacher, it'll never amount to how much my students mean to me. I'll never forget my 7th grade Science teacher Mr. Lane telling us, "I get paid to do something I love, and if you can find a job like that you'll never work a day in your life."


How much teachers make around the world: 




"The man (or women) who can make hard things easy is the educator."
-Ralph Emerson


Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Here's Where I Find the Treasure in Teaching


This blog post is in response to Mrs. Kallas' blog.


Why You Should Thank A Teacher Today:                   

"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace." 
-Confucius






Find the Treasure

This blog post is in reference to Mrs. Kallas' blog.

Last year I had a blast in Lubbock, Texas, with my chapter, and a few of my best friends. Although last year I wasn't as busy as I am this year, I want to try my hardest to make it to State, or even Nationals, who knows!

1. Last year I was really proud of my portfolio, I worked really hard on it, and I kept my resume up to date, as long with some other things. This year I want to compete in portfolio, because I'm really happy with how it turned out.

  • Portfolio is an individual competition.
  • I will be successful by following TAFE's rubric, and hitting all my deadlines on time.
  • Since my portfolio is up to date, I don't think it should take me that long to get everything together, because I can easily work on my portfolio at home.


2. Another competition I want to compete in this year is Outstanding Chapter, last year I competed in this competition and my chapter won! So I'm hoping this year I can do it again, and do it with one of my classmates.
  • Outstanding Chapter is a team competition. 
  • I will be successful by staying on time and following the rubrics.