Roles of a teacher:
The first, and probably most important, role that a teacher plays is that of an educator. We have to teach these kids, if only for the basic fact that it is a very high probability that no one else will. This is what all these years of education have led up too and why we have taken all of these online classes. However, it is not only our content area that needs to be taught. Yes, knowing the Pythagorean theorem and the locations of countries is important, but these children need to learn life skills that will get them through life. These kids are out future and we showed pour every once of wisdom and knowledge we posses into them.
The second role of a teacher is that of a cheerleader. Many students need constant encouragement and reassurance as they progress through school. In today's time, many students don't have a lot of positive reinforcement from their home lives. Parents can be really tough, not have the time, or flat out not care how their child is doing in school. Teachers must step in and "cheer" these students on to show them someone does care about them and their accomplishments. I believe it is also motivates students to do better if they see a teacher that is rooting for them to perform to the best of their abilities.
The third role I believe a teacher plays is that of a coach. All of these "hats" tie together, however I think a teacher as a coach should still be defined in its own category. Coaches can set up strategies, plays, etc to help beat the other team on game day. They will explain this to the players and then put it into action at practice. The end game is fairly clear if it is done correctly, or if it is done incorrectly. Teachers need to show students the benefit of an education in a long term sense. If effort and heart are placed into it that it is a good chance students will walk out of high school ready to go to college or do whatever they choose to do. Teachers also need to provide the right material (or playbook) for students to do this.
mom, sister, me (respectively!)
I love softball! I played at ASU for 4 years and it was an honor to put on this jersey everyday!
This handsome fellow is my wonderful fiance! We are getting married this summer!
