I realized this every year about this time, but never fully accept it because of high expectations of myself and my students. I struggle, sweat, push, worry, cry, lose sleep, over-work myself into some crazy person to make sure my students are ready for 2nd grade.
I saw inside the journey today and was pleased and proud as students read to other students and had a discussion about the Main Idea! When students struggling to read all year, sounded out words and read books they’ve never read before.
What a proud moment! A Teacher, yes! But more than that, their other mother, supporter, cheerleader, pastor, doctor, dentist, psychologist, hair dresser, etc. ME!
Though I may never see their full success. I know that I walked this journey with them and I gave it my all! To my students: I love you and I love being your Teacher!
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One Word 2019
Jesus loves us with no strings attached. I wanna be like that! Our purpose is to love others the way we want others to love us. Unconditional, like Jesus loves us. Strive for that! In 2019, that’s my One Word—-Love!
In thinking of my goals for the coming year, I’ve been thinking how I like to be treated: consistent respect, loved unconditionally, forgiven, carried, hugged, positive encouragement, having a growth mindset, cheerleader, always believing, always hoping, always loving, never giving up, striving, changing for the better.
I make goals starting in August because I am a Teacher. I have 6 goals that run from 2018-2020, short-term goals. I have 5 out of 6 goals running right now simultaneously because they all fit together and I’m a very blessed and favored girl. All of these goals are not out of selfish intent. These are goals affect other people as well as myself.
- Begin to pay off debt (starting in 2019)
- Get books published and write new ones (started)
- Become healthier in spirit, mind and body (started)
- Love my students and help them love learning (started)
- Fall in love with my best friend (started)
- Start National Board Certified Teacher Program (started)
Within each goal, are smaller goals that help these big goals seem not so big. Things that I need to do to accomplish each goal. It may seem I’m a type A, but it helps me know what needs to be done.
While accomplishing these goals, I am asserting my One Word—Love! Love for myself and others, but I need to be make sure I’m aware of my love for myself and others as the year progresses. I need to be intentional. I need to be patient. I need to stop overthinking situations. I need to forgive myself and others and move on when it’s not returned or accepted. I need to not put people in categories; we are all God’s children. I need to encourage, be inspirational, supportive and show compassion.
Goals help us to accomplish what we deem important to us and therefore, become important to those who matter.
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Growth Mindset (DFIT)
In school, we teach children to change the way they think by changing how they think. What goes in your mind comes out of your whole being. This concept also works for adults. If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you cant.
One month ago, I joined DFIT Institute for Transformation as a virtual client. It is a program where you will learn how to tap into a full body growth mindset that will help you reach your full potential. You will work with winners who will help you create a new mindset so that you can improve your health, enjoy your body and transform your life. Demetrius, Andrea and their team have created an environment for dedicated clients (in house and virtual) with a desire to improve their life working with determined coaches who aspire to help others get healthy and fit. You will learn to transform your body, your business and your life.*
I am now in Phase 2, I am learning a lot about myself physically and mentally. I know that I am a very strong and determined person, but I’m learning about self-discipline and not to give up so easily. Change of body and mind take time and better habits form when you are aware of what you are allowing and putting into your mind and body. DFIT has helped me learn that. I feel more in control of what I do daily for my body and mind. I’m learning to say “NO” to things that aren’t good for me and I am aware of what goes into my body. It changes my thought process and it also changes my whole being.
I teach children to how to learn and how to treat themselves by creating better habits for their mind. But as an adult, I need to do this for myself too. As parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles or even just humans, we tend to put ourselves last. We can’t teach better habits if we don’t have any for ourselves and DFIT can help with that.
Change your growth mindset today! Contact DFIT Institute for Transformation, it will change the way you see yourself forever!
*Site Page: dfittransformation.com
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Advice Through the Decades
I have only lived four actual decades, but I’m starting on my fifth. When thinking about what got me through each one, I thought I would share them with you.
Decade one: Believe in who you are! You have great abilities that you don’t even know about yet. Just do you and trust in God’s plans for your life.
Decade two: It’s okay to be different! Follow your own path and heart! You are made for greatness. Just do you and trust in God’s plans for your life.
Decade three: Life is hard. Sometimes you already know what decision you need to make before you actually make it. Set goals and go after them no matter who is against you. Always believe in yourself. Just do you and trust in God’s plans for your life.
Decade four: Dream! Dream BIG! Let God change your heart to serve others, not yourself. Don’t be materialistic! Share your stories with others. Become a light in the darkness so that others can find their way. Just do you and trust in God’s plans for your life.
Decade five: Have fun! PLAY! Believe you are created for much more than where you are and what your doing now! Believe in people, not things. Create an environment in your life that invites others to want what God has placed inside of you. Set goals bigger than what you could ever hope to accomplish on your own because you know that God will go BIG on you! Just do you and trust in God’s plans for your life.
As the decades grow, so does the advice. It grows because your wisdom has grown. You know more, therefore you can accomplish more and create more. I pray that you will have many years to know how much God loves you and wants to create in you great advice to give to others who will need it. Just do you and trust in God’s plans for you life!
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One Little Boy
During a trip to the laundromat, a little a boy approached me and gave me a card. He said, “If you don’t have a church you go to, you can come to mine. Here’s a card to remind you.” He gave me the card, I said,”Thank you!” and he walked away.
I didn’t tell him that I already attend a fabulous church (Revolution Church, Gastonia, NC). I just listened to him and stood in awe as a little boy wanted me to know Jesus. He had invited me because he knows Him too and how much Jesus loves me.
As I was leaving, I spoke to his mom and said, “Your little boy has great courage to invite others to church and to know Jesus. He will be very blessed throughout his life. Sometimes it takes a child to lead others to God. I know this to be true in my own life and my family’s life.” I told them I would most definitely be there.
It reminded me of another little boy, Jesus, who came into this world as a baby to save it, to save us. Sometimes, it takes a child like the little boy today who reminded me that just an invite, just a conversation, or just a reminder can lead someone to Jesus and change their life forever. Be that little boy, be like Jesus and change the world; one invite, conversation or reminder at a time.
The card states: Good Friday at Elevation
Friday, March 30 at 6:00pm (www.easteratelevation.com)
Elevation Gaston
Forestview High School
5545 Union Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Easter Sunday, you’re invited to : Revolution Church (www.RevolutionChurchNC.com)
615 W Franklin Blvd. (Central YMCA Campus)
Gastonia, NC 28054
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Even When………
Even when I can’t see it,
They are learning.
Even when I can’t feel it,
they are learning.
I know I want it now
But someday, somehow…….
Even when I think I’m failing,
They are learning.
I wrote this poem after testing all week and all day. My brain was tired, my body was tired, and when I saw the growth my students had made. I was scared! I worked really hard everyday, every week, everyday off, every holiday to improve my teaching and find ways to reach the hardest students. I know this, too, is YOU!
Teacher, you are inspiring, lovable, inspirational, incredible, awesome and a hero! You put yourself on a front line everyday! You don’t know from day to day what your students are learning no matter how hard you try teaching it. But there comes a day, you can actually see your hard work pay off. You can actually see your student’s hard work pay off. It will happen! You are more than what parent’s see. You are more than what society sees. You are more than what the world sees. You are wonderfully and beautifully made for this PURPOSE, your PURPOSE……………. To be a TEACHER!
I am proud to stand with you! Congratulations!!!
