Happy New (School) Year! I Resolve…

I wrote this post in January 2011, but I believe it fits for the new school year as well! I think I will post them in my room near my desk as a reminder. Sometimes after a day with some of these kids, you forget your resolutions! 🙂 Have a wonderful 2011-2012!

I resolve to:

1.  treat all  students fairly, regardless of race, gender, age,  behavior, parent’s nasty attitude, desire to be educated, or lack of interest in learning
2. believe that all children can learn, even if I have taught the same material 55 different ways.(It’s going to click at some point)
3. stop using sarcasm as a disciplinary tool, no matter how effective it may seem.
4.  speak in a quiet, even,tone, even when yelling seems to be the best option. (It never is!)
5. realize that I could be the only good thing that happens in a student’s day
6. grade papers in a timely manner, even though their test scores may make me question my teaching ability.
7.  meet all deadlines, and if I’m late, don’t make any sorry  excuses.
8. not gossip about my colleagues, the students, administration,etc… (Especially with a new principal this year!)
9. share with my colleagues, we are not in competition with each other. (Using a PLC, I have become so much better at sharing))
10. use technology to engage my 21st century students
11. continue to be passionate about my job, and if I’m not retire.:)

Are there any resolutions you would add?

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