The Goose Pimples...

This even was Parent Orientation at my school. I was ready for it. Excited to finally get a chance to talk to my parents about my favorite subject...Me!lol I wanted to make sure that I come off as someone who is capable of educating their child.

Well leading up to the time I would get a chance to spill my guts to my parents I wasn't nervous. As they started filtering into my room I started feeling warm. I just thought the AC was off. I got ready to call for every one's attention and my voice goes out. Luckily no one heard me so I turned around and regrouped. All of sudden I was nervous. I gave myself a little pep talk and called once more for every one's attention. I directed their attention to my TV which displayed the power point I would be presenting to tell them about the class and the expectations I had for the children. At first my voice was a little shaky and I kept fumbling with words. After a few slides I found my groove. I was witty and a lot I had to say came from the heart. When I talked about how we came up with the classroom agreement I felt a shiver go down my spine. I guess at the time I didn't really realize how magical that lesson really was. How we all came together and talked about what it meant to be a "Super Kid" and how we each of us want to be treated.

I started talking about my philosophy on teaching. I felt another shiver go down my spine. For the first time in my life I felt passion. Something that I was certain of. Something that I strongly believed in. Then getting to share that passion with my parents gave me goose pimples.

The final shiver came at the end of power point. I displayed a quote that I live by. The motto I will have for my class. "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". I talked about what that meant to me and what that will mean to their students. How we are all different and we are special for those differences. How if we our class to be a bully free class, then we are not going to bully. I know I said it a lot more eloquently than I am now.

I am confident that I came off as someone who if more than capable to educate future generations. Future generations that will be the change the world needs. People that respect differences and accept new ideas and concepts. People who use their mind and hearts.