tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455411305065777677.post2740174228208076367..comments2023-09-22T19:17:45.991-07:00Comments on PeaceWalker Blog: Connecting the DotsCraig Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06361124891506214318noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455411305065777677.post-4880217286178205662015-08-25T22:26:24.115-07:002015-08-25T22:26:24.115-07:00As a teacher I see myself protecting life on an al...As a teacher I see myself protecting life on an almost daily basis in both physical and mental capacities. I serve the students, their parents, my colleagues, and our community and from the honeymoon period in September through the madness-laden hell-scape of late June I strive to communicate that each person I encounter is protected and respected when they are with in my school, classroom, presence, etc. I'll do this directly by saying so to my students, but also make an honest attempt to communicate this through my actions whether it's by backing-up a colleague in need, sympathizing with the parent of a senioritis-stricken teen, or holding a firm boundary when it comes to behavior in the classroom. I'm no saint and my intentions sometimes break under pressure - I'm human and I don't beat myself up for that. I've broken down and made mistakes like everyone else and in the aftermath I try to forgive myself and get back in the saddle. However, the times I really take pride in are those when I made it through a tough situation all the while communicating and acting like a professional. They get more common the more I practice and I also try to act as a protector by spreading the protector mentality to others to empower them with this idea - it truly is a better life for all. <br />As my journey as an educator continues I really want to focus on how to bring-out this attitude among adolescents - especially those who see their parents and peers live an "out-thug the thug" mentality. I communicate the dual life value to them through words and visuals, but hope to integrate more physical training into these "character education" lessons because I have been told by a reliable source that it's the integration that makes the ingredients become a dish worth serving. Any ideas, advice, and suggestions are welcome, please share!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036722919772721308noreply@blogger.com