This class is not at all difficult and that is thanks to Stephanie Scott. I took the same class in 2007 and that teacher made everything way more difficult than what is should have been. She was nothing like the few teachers out there that make a difference in students lives. I personally have had very few of those teachers - four to be exact-. I remember everyone of there names also.
My third grade teacher Mrs. Freeman was the very first. I was not the best student but in her class you would have thought I was. She made every little bit of homework the most fun possible. She was great at making projects and assignments the most understandable so every student did great. My fifth grade teacher Mrs. Sarff was also great. She was a very patient, soft spoken -except when she need t correct bad behavior-, and determined to every student. She met each and every students needs personally. My ninth grade/homeroom teacher Mrs. Renner was extremely awesome. She made everyday as interesting and understanding so everyone did well. She also took the extra time to explain anything to the fullest. Mrs. Renner did not talk down to or act like the student was stupid or ridiculous for not getting it right away. She made you feel as though you were the smartest student in the class. The way your parents make you feel smart. I remember one day she had us all dress in sheets to make it look as though we were wearing togas. This activity was to help us understand Greek Mythology and the individual gods positions. She made us act out a famous Greek feast -can not remember exactly which one now but then I did-. That was the best day ever and made us all understand everything she was teaching that day.
Now I can add Stephanie Scott to my list. I have never been a big reader, actually i did not enjoy it at all. Stephanie has shown me a way that I can read in sections and take notes while still reading the whole book at hand without getting discouraged about reading. Books, I can now face you with the will to read any that seem interesting to me. I am not saying that I am going to become a big reader but they are not out of the question like they were before.
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Monica, your thoughts are sweet and mean the world to me.
ReplyDeleteI, too, remember those few teachers that made a difference. I think that's why I became a teacher.