Thoughts on Ch 2

"The longer we teach, the deeper the courage we need." Interesting quote! As I reflected on it I found it to be true on many levels. Beginning the school year, working through a conflict with a parent, etc may get a bit easier due to experience but teaching is ever evolving because our students are, we are and society is. We need to constantly, no matter how many years we have taught, use our imagination to design varied paths for our students to take on their educational journey. Creating a climate of hospitality will increase the number of paths our students will risk traveling on, but if we are truely their companion they will have the courage to do so. I believe that passion, optimism, and creativity are all qualities we can model to our students that will inspire them to be open and hungry for learning.