| “My classroom looks and feels different — it has a more collaborative vibe. I know now for certain that my being centered and grounded as an adult is the best thing I can do for my students.” |
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| “I have patience as distinct from endurance with both staff and students.” |
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| “I pay attention to what I am learning as I am “teaching” and share this with students and teachers.” |
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| “What I have discovered (or uncovered) is the importance of the relations I have with my students — without these relationships — teaching is next to impossible. And even before this very basic relationship with my students is my own relationship to learning, and to education.” |
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| “The Teacher Renewal sessions have blended beautifully with my interest in student-centered (or more student-centered learning)…Rather than be on “auto-pilot”, I have been more tuned into what I am focused on in class.” |
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| “I want to continue growing as both a learner and a teacher. My appreciation for both has given me new found enthusiasm and joy.” |
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“It’s been like going to a spa in my mind…it’s been recognizing the “me” in the teacher as well as in the learner.”
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| “I hope I never get to where I think I know “how to do this teaching thing”. I will never know, because to know would automatically limit my growth as a learner and as a teacher.” |
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| “I have gained confidence and am now in a place that reminds me constantly of when and why I decided I wanted to be a teacher.” |
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| “The role playing, impulse/response and physical exercises we did reawakened an understanding or a knowing of myself as a learner…Opening up to the possibilities and mistakes during the school day fosters learning in myself everyday!” |
