Mary’s Minute
“The
people who matter to me the most are the people that are in my life. That’s who I really learn from, and it’s
always a very personal kind of connection.”
~ Missy Peregrym
Human
connections matter! Teaching is more
than presenting material or planning engaging activities. The relationships that teachers create with
their students are the real foundation for learning. I love to walk by classrooms and see teachers
walking around the room interacting with students. Close proximity helps with classroom
management, but it also helps build personal connections. Teachers who greet students at the door send
a powerful message that they care about their students. Teachers who show an interest in what is
happening in students’ lives demonstrate that school learning is just one part
of their lives. At Perry Central
teachers, cooks, bus drivers, custodians, and office personnel build
connections with students every single day.
A simple compliment as a student gets on the bus is far from simple to a
student who needs reassurance. A smile
and eye contact show students that they matter!
Your efforts to make connections with our students make a
difference. Thank you for making that
difference!
Have a great week!
Mary
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