5. True success is
not done for
individual glory,
but for the
commitment to
and love of
the team.
6. You add value everyday,
You are relevant, and
It is you I have the honor to
represent
Editor's Notes
Approximately 12 months ago, I was sitting in this very room….I remember being in awe of the talent and experiences of the prior National and RI Teachers of the Year. I also remember wondering how do I measure up. Am I the best? Certainly not the best k-12 science, history, art, social studies, english, mathematics, foreign language, applied arts teacher. Question I pose to you: Can you represent the best the profession has to offer regardless of the discipline, my answer to you is YES
Who do you think about when I say those words…..StudentsRe-frame that thought processIf it was one of your students who was hesitant about joining in a game of foursquare (the playground version not the online social networking chat), or club, try out for a team, or run for class office, what would you say….Don’t want to find your wondering….what if I had I tried…
Process was cathartic and reaffirming. Forced me to devote the time to revisit and encapsulate what the profession means to me and what issues are important.
Went to Wharton last week, learned about the CASE method…Copy and Steal Everything….show this again I will be certain give it the proper attribution.
One of our objectives this evening was to inspire you this evening…because <read the sign> do this every day.