Copyright 2012 Lydia Gates
When we can't see the forest for the trees, trying looking for the roots. If we are rooted in spirit, we are strong. -Lydia Gates
A few months ago I read a book, Teaching & Joy published by ASCD (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development) Alexandria, Virginia http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/196076.aspx. The book is full of inspiring stories. "Igniting the Joy Within" by Valla Dana Fotiades, offers ideas to help ignite teachers and students; "Discovering Purpose" by Rick Scott, tells of his first few years of teaching and how he learned to teach using information he found from Learning Magazine, that kids being quiet isn't always a good thing. And another very enlightening story is "Miss Daisy" by Donald Davis (previously published in his book, Listening for the Crack of Dawn, August House, 1990.
Why write about this now, you ask? Because I need a renewal of spirit. I am not teaching currently, and I miss teaching the kids. I miss the interaction with them. I miss the aha moments. I miss the joy of teaching.
I re-read some of my favorite stories, and I am again inspired. Now, to just get that elementary art teaching job once I graduate in March....
If you need a renewing spirit for teaching, please check out this book, it will change you. I recently "liked" ASCD on Facebook. They have many helpful and informative website and Facebook page.
Note: the ASCD link lets you see a preview of the stories only. I would suggest buying the book.
http://shop.ascd.org/Default.aspx?TabID=55&ProductId=1187&Teaching_and_Joy
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