Superintendent's Desk for May 31, 2017

Another school year is coming to an end! Thirty of them for yours truly. As educators we continue to be inspired with the mindset of educational philosophies much like the one that titles this article.

As we end this school year and prepare to “recharge our batteries” as teachers…….please ponder these educational quotes and enjoy. As educators, hopefully some will inspire you as they have me over the years.....

1. “If you are planning for a year, sow rice, if planning for decades, plant trees; if planning for a lifetime, educate." Chinese Proverb

2. “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin

3. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates.

The great teacher inspires.” William A. Ward

4. “The secret in education lies in respecting the student.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

5. “Don’t just teach your kids to read. Teach them to question what they read.” George Carlin"

6. “A child miseducated is a child lost." John Kennedy

7. “Teachers teach because they care." Horace Mann

…and finally, one quote from the less serious side of teaching;

TEACHER: “Where is your homework?"

STUDENT: “I lost it fighting this kid who said you weren’t the best teacher in school!”

Ahhhh…..you gotta love ‘em! It’s why we’ll be back! :)

Have a great summer!! See you next school year!!