P is For…

Current Word: PassionYour Word: PassionWhy?I would leave this one the same, due to the fact that I teach middle school students. They are trying to figure out their passions and what it means. I can help them by explaining and showing them my passion for agriculture and teaching.

I is For…

Current Word: ImmersionYour Word: InteractiveWhy?Immersion is a great word, but my students need to be interactive with each other, me and the activity to “get it”. By being interactive first they can then be immersed into the content.

r is For…

Current Word: RapportYour Word: Openness Why?Having a place where kids can be kids and feel safe to be themselves is what I try to achieve in my classroom. I try to get them to open up to me, by opening myself up to them. I want to know about the their hobbies, interest, dislikes, family, etc. And I tell stories on mine all the time.

a is For…

Current Word: Ask and analyzeYour Word: Ask and AnalyzeWhy? How better to describe how to improve yourself and your teaching? I find that these two words make me focus on what I want them to learn from something rather then just doing something.

t is For…

Current Word: transformationYour Word: TransformationWhy? I love this word!! Each one of us can transform in a matter of minutes. I love watching students transform and have those “get it moments”. It makes me transform as a teacher.

e is For…

Current Word: enthusiasmYour Word: Zealousness Why? It’s a less used word. Students here about enthusiasm all the time. Why not mix it up a bit. Plus it is a blast to say. Saying it alone makes me feel more pumped up for my day and lessons.