tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post2213424880956491462..comments2023-10-12T01:36:36.615-07:00Comments on Reflections from an Elementary School Principal: Believe That Every Child Can LearnPrincipalJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18325614337991252963noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post-50802932254841074172012-01-11T21:00:44.410-08:002012-01-11T21:00:44.410-08:00Thanks for being real by showing students/staff we...Thanks for being real by showing students/staff we are real human beings. It helps us create true connections and deepen engagement. You have a great story to hang your hat on. You beat the odds of that deck of cards! Inspiring!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664154148015980515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post-70779837047705526572011-11-06T18:09:14.049-08:002011-11-06T18:09:14.049-08:00Jessica,
First of all, you are an amazing educato...Jessica,<br /><br />First of all, you are an amazing educator and leader. Teachers need to realize that there are many people around them who "beat the odds." They need to know this so that they truly understand the difference they make each and every day for their students. <br /><br />We have very similar stories. I used to be ashamed of how I grew up. I used to hold my stories close to me. Like it was my little secret. I thought that people would judge me negatively because of it, like people had for much of my growing up. I now realize, however, that it was truly a gift I need to share so that others truly understand what is possible for every single child. We can not give up, we must believe and do our best to be difference-makers.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your story.<br />TiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post-91970473147856225432011-10-28T18:32:06.842-07:002011-10-28T18:32:06.842-07:00"Every Child can Learn!" and so true and..."Every Child can Learn!" and so true and we need to remember those words. The phrase reminds me of Angela Maiers' "You Matter" video where she says every child is a genius..we just need to tell them...let them know we believe in them.<br /><br />You shared such a powerful and personal story. It shows you understand the importance of having teachers who believe in you...who see there may be circumstances beyond a child's control and who will go out of their way to help that child learn. So glad you had those teachers who made the difference like you surely are in your district. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Nancy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785303835521700957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post-9113195146400728252011-10-15T13:38:36.697-07:002011-10-15T13:38:36.697-07:00Great column. We all know so many children with s...Great column. We all know so many children with similar experiences, it was inspiring to read the impact teachers can have on their futures. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5053616136017028702.post-30336749739050871862011-10-15T12:55:38.155-07:002011-10-15T12:55:38.155-07:00Wow! This is awesome, PrincipalJ.
You were so lu...Wow! This is awesome, PrincipalJ. <br /><br />You were so lucky to have a few teachers who cared about you. I know that you have students who are so lucky to have you as their principal.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Larry F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05140716773101792589noreply@blogger.com