This is why I teach!

luvpurses24 · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:16 AM

If you have 5 minutes, check out this video of the keynote address given at this year's convocation to educators from Dallas ISD. Even if you are not a teacher I think you will be moved, inspired and frankly, blown away by the speaker!!

I know I BELIEVE!!

http://www.dallasisd.org/keynote.htm

lilian · Sep 6th, 2008, 02:32 AM

That was so beautiful!

tuffcookie · Sep 6th, 2008, 11:26 AM

what grade do you teach cheryl? i dont think ive ever asked...

Dawn · Sep 6th, 2008, 11:40 AM

thank you for sharing that cheryl!!!! very inspriational!!! why didn't i know that you are a teacher?!?!?!?!

kymmie · Sep 6th, 2008, 11:40 AM

This was charming! I sent the link to my cluster at school.

luvpurses24 · Sep 6th, 2008, 02:44 PM

^^Thanks for forwarding it kymmie! I think it definitely needs to be seen by as many teachers as possible.

tuffcookie - I teach 4th grade. Great age IMO (9-10 yrs old).

Dawn - LOL! I can't believe you didn't know!

JAP4life · Sep 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM

Cheryl thank you for posting this inspirational and moving link. Teachers are very special, particularly those Teachers that truly care for each child (the way that you do). As you know, teachers and principals, as well as kids with special needs hold a special place in my heart. I'm going to pass this along to my dad, he is really going to love it.

Thank you.

KatsBags · Sep 6th, 2008, 05:27 PM

WOW!!

That kid is going to go places!

I got a little teary-eyed when he said "In some cases, you're all we have..."

luvpurses24 · Sep 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM

^^Oh, I know!!! So did I!! I've seen that situation so many times.

And thank you JAP for your kind words. I so appreciate them!

JAP4life · Sep 7th, 2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvpurses24

^^Oh, I know!!! So did I!! I've seen that situation so many times.

And thank you JAP for your kind words. I so appreciate them!

Bentley4Bags · Sep 7th, 2008, 01:23 AM

I think I chose the right profession....thanks so much for posting this...

Martina_Italy · Sep 8th, 2008, 01:18 PM

Wow, I have tears in my eyes.. I can say with you: this is why I teach!!!

grammyr · Sep 15th, 2008, 08:46 PM

Isn't this awesome? We watched it our first day back. The entire district showed it to all the employees. Not a dry eye in the room! I believe in all kids!

Sep 6th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#1
luvpurses24 Member Location: San Antonio, Texas	This is why I teach! If you have 5 minutes, check out this video of the keynote address given at this year's convocation to educators from Dallas ISD. Even if you are not a teacher I think you will be moved, inspired and frankly, blown away by the speaker!! I know I BELIEVE!! http://www.dallasisd.org/keynote.htm __________________ * Cheryl * My Sunshine!

Sep 6th, 2008, 11:26 AM	#3
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Sep 6th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#4
Dawn Seriously? Location: Northern Virginia	thank you for sharing that cheryl!!!! very inspriational!!! why didn't i know that you are a teacher?!?!?!?! __________________ Wishlist: MJ Peacock Stella Slow and steady wins the race! Check my progress every Monday!

Sep 6th, 2008, 11:40 AM	#5
kymmie superficial quirk Location: Texas	This was charming! I sent the link to my cluster at school. __________________ Kymmie

Sep 6th, 2008, 02:44 PM	#6
luvpurses24 Member Location: San Antonio, Texas	^^Thanks for forwarding it kymmie! I think it definitely needs to be seen by as many teachers as possible. tuffcookie - I teach 4th grade. Great age IMO (9-10 yrs old). Dawn - LOL! I can't believe you didn't know! __________________ * Cheryl * My Sunshine!

Sep 6th, 2008, 02:32 AM	#2
lilian Member Location: Los Angeles/New York	That was so beautiful!

Sep 6th, 2008, 04:04 PM	#7
JAP4life Au revoir ♥	Cheryl thank you for posting this inspirational and moving link. Teachers are very special, particularly those Teachers that truly care for each child (the way that you do). As you know, teachers and principals, as well as kids with special needs hold a special place in my heart. I'm going to pass this along to my dad, he is really going to love it. Thank you. __________________ Wishlist: A great pair of sunglasses (Tom Ford aviators perhaps.)

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#8
KatsBags Have a Nice Day~Jon Location: Amid Mountains of Handbags	WOW!! That kid is going to go places! I got a little teary-eyed when he said "In some cases, you're all we have..." __________________

Sep 6th, 2008, 05:42 PM	#9
luvpurses24 Member Location: San Antonio, Texas	^^Oh, I know!!! So did I!! I've seen that situation so many times. And thank you JAP for your kind words. I so appreciate them! __________________ * Cheryl * My Sunshine!

Sep 7th, 2008, 01:23 AM	#11
Bentley4Bags XoXo	I think I chose the right profession....thanks so much for posting this...

Sep 8th, 2008, 01:18 PM	#12
Martina_Italy LV-Balenciaga lover Location: Padua, Italy	Wow, I have tears in my eyes.. I can say with you: this is why I teach!!! __________________ "Fashion fades, only style remains the same." Coco Chanel "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." Oscar Wilde

Sep 15th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#13
grammyr soon-to-be grandma Location: New York	why I teach Isn't this awesome? We watched it our first day back. The entire district showed it to all the employees. Not a dry eye in the room! I believe in all kids! __________________ Dear Santa, define "good"