My English teacher Dr. Fergusson sent a post card to my parents when I was a Junior at Irmo High School. In it, she said the last essay test I turned in contained some of the very best writing she'd ever read by a student--high school, college, or grad school.Needless to say, that got my attention.
No one had ever told me I could write, let alone encouraged me in the pursuit. Dr. Fergusson did. And it changed my whole perspective...on the world and myself.
I still find it difficult to think of myself as a "teacher" or "Drama coach." I'm much more comfortable with the title, "writer." (Thanks, Dr. Fergusson.)
Respectful people are encouragers. They can't help it. They understand what it feels like to be encouraged and they want to see others feel the same. Respectful people don't let jealousy or pride get in the way of a compliment. Respectful people honestly encourage, and in return, receive respect back.
This year, I am going to push this value hard in all my classes, but especially in Drama IV Honors. We will not be able to accomplish what we need to accomplish this year, if we're not encouraging each other every day.
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Hahaha, good luck with getting them to encourage each other. You've got yourself too many kids with too many hormones to spare.
Lucky for them you're there or else they'd all be a big pile of mess right now. Geeez, I wish they'd shape up and stop acting like retards for once.
The high school gene is such a pain.
YOU CAN DO IT COACH WHITE! LIVE STRONG! DON'T GET CANCER! DEFEAT THE HIGH SKOOL GENE!!!!!
And keep everyone at "low tide". You know what I mean...HAHAHA.
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