A friend of mine asked me this morning why I always volunteer to present at workshops and conferences. After presenting five times this week on five different topics and staying up until 2 this morning to prepare for the conference today, I looked at her, rolled my eyes, and said, "I have no idea...because I'm crazy I guess."
Then I spent the day with teachers from all over the state. These teachers willingly sacrificed an entire Saturday without any reward except the hope they will be better teachers on Monday. After spending the day with them, I have a different answer for her.
The real reason I do this is because I want to make a difference for my frogs. I love my profession. I love the kids. I love the teachers I work with. By spending the day presenting my meager knowledge of all this job entails, I hope to touch the lives of frogs all over the state. I hope life is easier for their teachers on Monday. If I made a difference for one teacher or one frog today, then it was worth all the time, preparation, and late nights. I do it because that's what frog kissers do...they inspire new frog kissers.
Then I spent the day with teachers from all over the state. These teachers willingly sacrificed an entire Saturday without any reward except the hope they will be better teachers on Monday. After spending the day with them, I have a different answer for her.
The real reason I do this is because I want to make a difference for my frogs. I love my profession. I love the kids. I love the teachers I work with. By spending the day presenting my meager knowledge of all this job entails, I hope to touch the lives of frogs all over the state. I hope life is easier for their teachers on Monday. If I made a difference for one teacher or one frog today, then it was worth all the time, preparation, and late nights. I do it because that's what frog kissers do...they inspire new frog kissers.
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