Coming to school every day can become a hopeless task for some children
unless they succeed at what they do. We teachers are the sentries against
that hopelessness.

In this month of expressing love and appreciation, I too wanted to thank
you for going the extra mile for kids! It hardly seems possible, but we
are into 2010 and new changes and challenges await for us around the
corner- whether we are ready or not. I don’t know how you feel about
resolutions or even what your success rate is on keeping them. Incase you
are up to it, take on a new challenge to grow as a professional. Now, if
you are knee deep in coursework for your own degree advancement then
ignore this. If not, try finding various resources at your fingertips.
Right here on our very own ESU #15 Website we have a teachers blog where
you can talk to various teachers- ask questions, leave tips and more. In
my profession things are constantly changing. I can’t even claim to
remember half of what is thrown my way, but the stuff I do remember is the
stuff I shared with someone else and actually put into action. About
every 5th article I stumble on I heed it’s advice, attempt it’s
suggestion, share it’s finding. I find myself constantly open to new
ideas and seeking them as well. Perhaps you have an email junkie friend.
Ask them to surf for you and email sites. Check out the NE Dept. of
Education website, a journal for psychology or ask your principal to
suggest one. As always, your librarian would be happy to recommend a
magazine or two to you.