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Quotes for Teachers
342
We can use our words to tear down or to build up. We can
use them to hurt or to heal. Our words are powerful. Our
students
notice them, and so do our colleagues.
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We want our students to have a good attitude . . . to perse-
vere . . . to work with pride . . . to overcome adversity . . .
to work well with others . . . and to strive for excellence. It
starts with us.
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Here are four ways to be a good colleague:
1) Give the adults around you the beneft of the doubt.
2) Focus on solutions rather than dwelling on negativity.
3) Model a relentless commitment to doing right by
kids.
4) Be willing to stand in
the gap when your colleague
needs help.
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I believe inspiration is born out of an abiding conviction
about the value of one’s work. When you feel like your
tank
is empty, and you’re running on fumes . . . remem-
ber the impact you are having on students;
remember
the encouragement you are providing to colleagues. Your
work matters!
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Quotes for Teachers
346
Your best work is in front of you. Seriously. Think about
that. And if that’s
not your mindset, it might be time to
hang it up.
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You don’t have to be an administrator,
grade level chair, or
department head to be a leader in your school. Your title
doesn’t matter. You just have to care about making it better.
Passion and commitment can transform any culture.
