Nov. 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12

Nov 8

Write about a memorable moment in the classroom and how it reminded you about why you love what you do.

Nov 9

What is one way you could develop the Attitude of Gratitude in your classroom or school? Try it out and let us know how it went in a couple of weeks.

Nov 10

Being grateful for humor – share a story about a time in career where humor played a part.

Nov 11

What is the most important ‘lesson’ you want to teach your students?

Nov 12

Share a photo – or photos – of things / people you are grateful for.

Nov 7 - learning inspires career - Tosha Caston-Smith

Nov 7

What new learning has inspired you in your career?

We are on the cusp of a technological rebirth. I don't know what amazing advances we will make, but we are certainly moving in the direction of more open and shared technology. Every time I learn of a new app or program, I try to see how I can use it to deepen learning and understanding in my classroom. It's been helping me keep from going stale (in year 23) since the technology allows completely different ways of communicating with students. Ways that can be more effective than pen and paper, sometimes.

When commenting on kids' English papers now, my suggestions and remarks can show up instantly on their version of the paper. They can even ask questions of me on their papers, and all I have to do is hit reply from my email to answer them. We can have a veritable conversation about their writing just by using and sharing in Google docs. I'm loving it!

Nov. 6 - inspiring qoute Jane Crain

“Life is just a short walk from the cradle to the grave, and it sure behooves us to be kind to one another along the way.” Alice Childress

The older I get, the more I realize that what’s important in life is not the things you have or what you achieve, but how you treat people along the way.  To me that’s what this quote it saying.

Jane H. Crain

Instructional Support

Spain Park High School

4700 Jaguar Drive

Hoover, AL 35242

Nov 6 – inspiring quote or verse -Stephen Hobbs

A saw this in a pet store one time and it rang so true in my spirit. 

 

"I can only hope to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am."

 

My dog thinks I am the greatest and loves me regardless of any circumstances.  I can only hope that I can live my life like my dog, and only see the good in those around me.

 

 

Stephen Hobbs

A.P. Chemistry Teacher

Spain Park High School

4700 Jaguar Drive

Hoover, AL  35242

 

Nov 6 – inspiring quote or verse Kara Dye

"Be the change you wish to see in the world"  -Gandhi

 

I have this quote hanging by my desk so that I can look at it every day and be reminded of why I am a teacher. When I get frustrated or upset with this job, I read Gandhi's words and remind myself to try to be a positive spirit in this world.

 

Kara Dye

English 11 & Mythology

Spain Park High School

 

p.s- thanks for doing this Tosha!  I love your positive spirit and your never-ending drive to bring sunshine into our lives.

 

Nov 6- inspiring quote Danelle Cash

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies,” said Jojen. “The man who never reads lives only one.” 
― George R.R. Martin, A Dance with Dragons

 

Danelle Cash

French Teacher

CAS Coordinator

Hoover High School

Spain Park High School

 

Inspiring quote - Tosha Caston-Smith

Nov 6

Share a quote or verse that has inspired you and tell us why.

Okay, it's not really a quote, but it's something I've been thinking about for a long time: 

Treat each student like someone you love. Be kind, explain your expectations, let them know that their grade does not define how you feel about them. If they know you love them, they will work harder and listen more. Teaching then become a labor of love, instead of just a labor.