In case you missed the Awards Ceremony, this is a poem that I’ve written that I always share on the last day of school. I am truly going to miss these kiddos!!
A TEACHER IS WHO I AM
by Mrs. Passmore
Ever since I was a little girl, it was my TEACHERS that I looked up to
being just like them is something I knew I would always STRIVE to do
After completing my student-teaching, I knew I was on the right path
I entered the EDUCATION profession to teach reading, writing, and math
Not only will I teach the subjects, but I will also teach right from wrong
I will INSPIRE hope and CHALLENGE minds
Working in schools is where I belong
It’s my calling, it’s my PASSION, it’s my world, it’s my jam
I’m doing what I LOVE and loving what I do; I’m a teacher, it’s just who I am
I teach to see the SMILING faces of my students each and every day
I teach to make a DIFFERENCE and not lead my students astray
I teach for the “ah ha” moments that lead to such a FULFILLING outcome
I teach to help my students learn; I’m not in it for the income
My goal is to make the poor student good and the good student superior
There is always room for IMPROVEMENT; No one should ever feel inferior
Every student deserves someone who will NEVER give up on them
insists they become the best they possibly can, and treats each child like a gem
Even on the roughest of days, I know I can count on my fellow employees
They are always UPLIFTING, have an INSPIRING presence,
and a DEDICATION that drives me
A teacher instills a love of LEARNING,
manifests CREATIVITY, and ignites the IMAGINATION
A teacher empathizes with kids, respects them,
and believes each one has something SPECIAL that can be built upon
A teacher helps kids OVERCOME problems and inspires them to follow their DREAM
A teacher uses new strategies to motivate students
and often boosts each child’s self-esteem
A teacher allows students to DISCOVER their interests, talents, and creativity
A teacher makes school more fun by using new learning technology
T is for TERRIFIC
no one can deny
E is for ENERGETIC
we just want each kid to try
A is for ABLE
we will always find a way
C is for CHEERFUL
we are here to brighten your day
H is for HARD WORKING
It’s not just an eight to five
E is for ENTHUSIASTIC
we help each student thrive
R is for REMARKABLE
wouldn’t you say this is true?
A teacher is who we are
It’s just what we were meant to do
A hundred years from now it won’t matter
what house I lived in, what car I drove, or how much money I made
but the world may be a better place
because of the IMPACT I had on someone in fourth grade
Mrs. Passmore's Classroom 