A teachers tears.

It breaks my heart to see you cry,
It breaks my heart to not know why.
I see a tear go down your face.
I feel my heart start to race.
Your little eyes begin to swell,
I see the tear come up from the well.
Stumped at what I should say,
Wonder if my words are okay.
You'r uncle is gone, but don't forget,
The smiles that his love would get.
For when you think of him don't be sad,
Remember the smiles and be glad.

To one of my students. She just lost her uncle and I was lost for words when she started crying in class. It breaks my heart to see any of my children in pain.  I hope that I was able to comfort her just a little. That's my prayer for her and her family. I'm so thankful she has great classmates that were helping comfort her. Anyone else feel helpless sometimes when you talk to someone that just lost a family, friend or loved one? What did you say to comfort them? Is it better to hold back the tears or to cry with them?

A teacher's heart

I've noticed something about myself.
1. I have a hard time shutting up! (Yeah, I'm that guy that can have an entire conversation with your input. Sorry :x)
2. People still deal with me even knowing number 1.
3. I have always loved sharing what I have learned to help them grow with me.

I think 3 is the best part of me. When I learn something new I always have to share it. As I said in 1, I am that guy that can't stop talking, which is probably why I started a blog in the first place. When I'm really passionate about it I just talk about, and LORD help you if you have a question!

Once it begins,
it never ends.
I read all that I can find.
My mind sees all, then it bind.
Each word that's read stored in my mind.
Easily accessible for all to find.
Ask me once, then never again.
Be you new, or a long time friend.
Your watch you'll check, once then twice.
I'll talk so long, you'll burn the rice.
Stop me quick before I start!
Could it be because I have a teacher's heart?

Does anyone else suffer from this? Surely, I can't be the only person!?

A new teacher

    I have always considered myself a teacher except at my first job, -Lines Ref. and Center Ref. at the age of 11 and 12 for soccer. My first "real" job at Papa John's, my job at Sheridan's Frozen Custard, and at the call center. Heck, even at the dealership I was teaching computers and helping with the web design (I did terrible by the way). I even have experience as a teacher for Sunday school at my old church, but honestly I'm more of a talker than anything else.

    Well, now here I stand as teacher. It's now what I'm doing as my profession and I really enjoy it. It's difficult to separate myself from being in the class and staying on subject. My respect for any teacher has increased by tenfold and continues to grow still. I knew it was hard work, but I am continually learning just how much work it is. A teacher doesn't just work for 8 hours a day or 9, but in everything they do! Reading a book and growing themselves to help these precious minds grow.

    I'm still a new teacher, and I have much to learn, but I am thankful that I have great people next to me, with a teachers heart.

A lot I had learned,
and still have learned not.
My rank have I earned,
but perhaps I have not.
Still learning I am,
and always will be.
No matter how I plan,
I continue to grow me.
My eyes my grow weary,
and so with my mind.
My brain can be in a flurry,
but still I'll be kind.
They are the future,
of me and of you,
I must always be careful,
Of what it is I do.
Impressions are made,
and seldom are lost.
The shame might fade,
but it come with a cost.
So keep on the straight,
don't make them feel less.
Help shape these kids fate,
and become a success.

Teachers! Lend me your mind! Is there a book that has helped you find your success with the students? I'm teaching high school and I am really enjoying it!