with quiet words
i'll lead you in
-anberlin
[coordinate brain and mouth]
confession time:
it drives me absolutely CRAZY when people don't appreciate what they have. there's so much focus on what they don't have, what they want, what's wrong, all the negative things in their life.
here's the thing.
i teach in a poor, urban district with a whole bunch of kids who can't see past the brokedown fence in their front yard. they sit in my classroom, convert oxygen to carbon dioxide, and walk out, still not trying. not all of my kids are in this category, but the ones that are merit special concern. if i can just get them to appreciate what they have (ahem, an EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITIES, etc), if i can just get them to see the good in their life and the differences they are all capable of making, then i have done my job. if they can learn about themselves, their capabilities and strengths, and use these assets to in turn become an asset to others and their world around them, then i have succeeded.
standardized tests and curriculum be damned.
[turns off mic, steps off pedestal, lights dim.]
kate out.
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