Inside SMS Classrooms

I get the chance to walk the halls of SMS and I get to observe classes, sometimes from outside the door and sometimes from inside the door. What amazes me is what I see inside SMS classrooms.

I see kids that
... do what they are told to do.
... never do what they are told to do.
... eventually do what they are told to do after they whine and moan.
... can sit for 30 minutes.
... cannot sit still for 30 seconds.
... were raised in a reading-rich environment.
... have no books at home and no interest in reading.
... love to come to school.
... can't wait to go home.
... know they are loved by God and family.
... haven't yet realized that they are loved by God and family.
... are interested in the subject.
... are not at all interested in the subject.
... care about their grades every time they turn something in.
... only care about grades the day before report cards are due.
... like to be called on to share.
... are horrified if they are called on to share.
... understand that directives from a teacher are sometimes necessary.
... view any directive as "being yelled at."
... know that a good education will open doors for them.
... haven't figured out the value of their education.

I also see professional educators that
... work hard to inspire and educate ALL of the above kids.
... devote hours to curating digital content that is accurate and relevant.
... believe "every day is a new day."
... sponsor clubs and sports and attend events to support students.
... I respect and admire.

Thank you to our teachers and instructional aides.
Our students are so lucky to be inside SMS classrooms!

Happy American Education Week.

Our Distinquished SMS Teachers