The Responsibility Of Being A Teacher

Lessons Learned…

The Mirror

Look on the wall, there’s a mirror,

After looking around I see no one is near

So I try it, I try it.

Making my hand move so fine

Ha! Look at that! It is copying mine

And I see it, I see it!

Oh mirror, mirror I can see

Your motion does depend on me.

I blink my eye, so do you

I clap my hands and you do it too

Let’s stomp our feet now to the beat now;

Upon my face I place a frown

Just then the corners of your mouth are turning down

You’re just like me!

Oh mirror, mirror I can see

Your motion does depend on me.

When all at once, to my surprise

The mirror image left and tears filled my eyes

It was a window

And I did not know.

by darcy hill

Teaching. It bears a weight of responsibility such as no other. Precious children, uniquely gifted, wired, inspired, filled with wonder and dreams and infinite potential to touch, change and serve this world as no one else can; these are the treasures entrusted to our care eight hours a day, five days a week, nine months a year, every year throughout their most formative years. With clay feet and great weakness, I stand before each class, each day in full knowledge of my inadequacy. What have I to give them but love, encouragement, and the best of what I have and am.  I am honored and humbled to be a teacher.