Dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a CEO of a large company, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?” He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers:
“Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.”
To stress his point he said to another guest; “You’re a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?” Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, “You want to know what I make?” (She paused for a second, then began…)
Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I make a C+ feel like a Medal of Honour.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can’t make them sit for 5 without an IPod, Game Cube or movie rental.
You want to know what I make?
I make kids wonder.
I make them ask questions.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility
for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
I make students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts,
they can succeed in life.
You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
