"Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of living. Out of our over-confidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress."
-Bruce Barton
Vision, Voice, Victory, Valley (Struggles), Value, Voice, and Volunteering. Here is my driving force behind servicing our students. These six principles guide my purpose and dictate my actions for providing our young minds with a rock solid foundation.
Each and everyday our learners look to us for our ‘psychic’ abilities, as we instill a Vision of possibilities for their future and what it has to offer.
Equally as important, our students want to hear success. We are their Voice! Over time, using affirmative language will give them the confidence they need to move forward. A few kind words can go along way!
Let’s face it, children are faced with academic and social Valleys (Struggles) and Victories day-after-day. Our #1 goal is getting our learners to understand a Valley is one step away from Victory. Success is at their fingertips!
How do we ensure, our students understand their pure Value? How do we get them to realize they are “jammed-packed” with unique gifts and talents which are only pertinent to them? They matter in more ways than one.
As models of Volunteering, our students are constantly observing kind, respectful, adults with a heart for giving unconditionally. This high level of selflessness will ‘rub-off’ on them. It is only a matter of time.
Lastly, as educators, we are leaders by virtue. At our core, we entered this profession because we wanted to make an impact by helping children see their success, using our words to inspire and motivate, showing that failure is one step away from success, building self-assured learners, and donating our heart and soul to give another human a better life.
Yes, we are putting our students behind the wheel of their learning and we are going to sit back and enjoy the ride.
-Rodney S. Lewis, Ed.D.
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